England · Council tax 2026/27
Chorley Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Chorley for 2026/27 is £2,430.23 a year — about £202.52 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 23.4% across 6 years (2021/22 to 2026/27). Source: MHCLG live tables, Band D area council tax (OGL).
Band D (the benchmark) highlighted. Hover any band for the annual and monthly figure.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Change | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,561.89 | £1,620.15 | +3.73% | £135.01 |
| Band B | £1,822.21 | £1,890.18 | +3.73% | £157.52 |
| Band C | £2,082.52 | £2,160.20 | +3.73% | £180.02 |
| Band D | £2,342.84 | £2,430.23 | +3.73% | £202.52 |
| Band E | £2,863.47 | £2,970.28 | +3.73% | £247.52 |
| Band F | £3,384.10 | £3,510.33 | +3.73% | £292.53 |
| Band G | £3,904.73 | £4,050.38 | +3.73% | £337.53 |
| Band H | £4,685.68 | £4,860.46 | +3.73% | £405.04 |
Parished borough. Bands shown are for 'All other parts of the council's area' (unparished baseline). 23 named parishes have precepts ranging from Band D £2,381.73 (Anglezarke, lowest) to £2,546.54 (Rivington, highest). Chorley itself has no parish council — unparished area applies to Chorley town.
No ASC precept at district level. ASC element is carried within the Lancashire County Council precept.
Full A-H table for 23 parishes plus unparished 'All other parts' published on chorley.gov.uk. Baseline bands penny-exact from fetched page. Prior year 'All other' Band D £2,328.14 confirmed from 2025-26 page (chorley.gov.uk/council-tax/council-tax-charges-2024-2025). YoY change = (2414.10-2328.14)/2328.14 = 3.69%. Note: Bretherton Band C appears as £2,224.72 on the page (possible typo on council page, expected ~£2,171.30 based on band ratios). Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax charges 2026 to 2027 - Chorley
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-12. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Chorley area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Chorley council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~110 second homes could raise an estimated £267,325/yr — rough estimate, assumes Band D.
Modelled estimate from the council's second-home count (ONS/StatsWales) and Band D, against its current second-home premium. Not a council figure.
Contacting Chorley
Official website: chorley.gov.uk
Switchboard: 01257 515151
Planning pages: https://chorley.gov.uk/planning
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Chorley in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Chorley for 2026/27 is £2,430.23 per year, which works out at about £202.52 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Chorley for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Chorley are: Band A £1,620.15, Band B £1,890.18, Band C £2,160.20, Band D £2,430.23, Band E £2,970.28, Band F £3,510.33, Band G £4,050.38, Band H £4,860.46.
How much is Band A council tax in Chorley?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,620.15 in Chorley for 2026/27 — about £135.01 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Chorley?+
Band B costs £1,890.18 in Chorley for 2026/27 — about £157.52 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Chorley?+
Band C costs £2,160.20 in Chorley for 2026/27 — about £180.02 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Chorley?+
Band D costs £2,430.23 in Chorley for 2026/27 — about £202.52 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Chorley?+
Band E costs £2,970.28 in Chorley for 2026/27 — about £247.52 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Chorley?+
Band F costs £3,510.33 in Chorley for 2026/27 — about £292.53 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Chorley?+
Band G costs £4,050.38 in Chorley for 2026/27 — about £337.53 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Chorley?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,860.46 in Chorley for 2026/27 — about £405.04 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Chorley for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Chorley changed by +3.73% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Chorley council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Can I pay less council tax in Chorley?+
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 Chorley?+
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 Chorley council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax charges 2026 to 2027 - Chorley"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-12. 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, “Chorley Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/chorley-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.