England · Council tax 2026/27
Cheshire West and Chester Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27 is £2,472.32 a year — about £206.03 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,648.21 | £137.35 |
| Band B | £1,922.91 | £160.24 |
| Band C | £2,197.62 | £183.14 |
| Band D | £2,472.32 | £206.03 |
| Band E | £3,021.72 | £251.81 |
| Band F | £3,570.24 | £297.52 |
| Band G | £4,120.53 | £343.38 |
| Band H | £4,944.64 | £412.05 |
Fully parished; headline Band D 2472.32 is pre-parish (CWaC 2076.79 + Police 295.44 + Fire 100.09). Area Band D ranges 2470.56 to 2587.46 (Kingsmead).
2% ASC precept within 4.99% overall CWaC increase
Bands A-H computed from council-stated Band D 2472.32 using statutory ratios; cross-verified against area PDF (council-tax-bands-by-area-pdf.pdf). 4.99% increase approved.
Source
Your Council Tax Explained | Cheshire West and Chester Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-11. Figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council, excluding parish/town precepts.
Contacting Cheshire West and Chester
Official website: cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Planning department: 0300 123 7027 (verified 2026-08-06 from the council's own site)
Switchboard: 0300 123 8123
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Cheshire West and Chester in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27 is £2,472.32 per year, which works out at about £206.03 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Cheshire West and Chester are: Band A £1,648.21, Band B £1,922.91, Band C £2,197.62, Band D £2,472.32, Band E £3,021.72, Band F £3,570.24, Band G £4,120.53, Band H £4,944.64.
How much is Band A council tax in Cheshire West and Chester?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,648.21 in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27, about £137.35 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Cheshire West and Chester?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,944.64 in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Cheshire West and Chester for 2026/27?+
Cheshire West and Chester did not publish a year-on-year percentage alongside its 2026/27 figures, so we do not state one. The current verified charges are shown above.
What does the Cheshire West and Chester council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: council+police+fire as presented by council, excluding parish/town precepts.
Can I pay less council tax in Cheshire West and Chester?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in Cheshire West and Chester?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this Cheshire West and Chester council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Your Council Tax Explained | Cheshire West and Chester Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-11. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “Cheshire West and Chester Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/cheshire-west-and-chester/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.