England · Council tax 2026/27
Cotswold District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Cotswold for 2026/27 is £2,391.65 a year — about £199.30 a month over 12 instalments.
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Up 25.7% 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 | £1,517.78 | £1,594.43 | +5.05% | £132.87 |
| Band B | £1,770.75 | £1,860.17 | +5.05% | £155.01 |
| Band C | £2,023.71 | £2,125.91 | +5.05% | £177.16 |
| Band D | £2,276.68 | £2,391.65 | +5.05% | £199.30 |
| Band E | £2,782.61 | £2,923.13 | +5.05% | £243.59 |
| Band F | £3,288.54 | £3,454.61 | +5.05% | £287.88 |
| Band G | £3,794.46 | £3,986.08 | +5.05% | £332.17 |
| Band H | £4,553.36 | £4,783.30 | +5.05% | £398.61 |
Base figure is nil-precept parishes (e.g. Barnsley, Batsford, Colesbourne, Notgrove, Syde, Yanworth and several others all at identical Band D £2,267.97). Parish precepts raise the total significantly in many parishes — highest is Stow-on-the-Wold at Band D £2,459.38 and Bourton-on-the-Water at £2,407.84.
ASC precept included within Gloucestershire County Council element; separate ASC cash amount not published on district page
PDF dated 27 February 2026 published from cotswold.gov.uk. Full parish-by-parish schedule with all bands A-H. Nil-precept parishes all share base Band D £2,267.97. YoY not computable from this document alone (prior year PDF not fetched). Cotswold is two-tier: county (GCC) + police (OPCC Gloucestershire) precepts included; no separate fire line. Council's own page (shows its element only): https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/media/djif1oz3/cdc-council-tax-charges-202627_chris-kent.pdf. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Cotswold area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting Cotswold
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Planning pages: https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/planning-and-building/
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Cotswold in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Cotswold for 2026/27 is £2,391.65 per year, which works out at about £199.30 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Cotswold for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Cotswold are: Band A £1,594.43, Band B £1,860.17, Band C £2,125.91, Band D £2,391.65, Band E £2,923.13, Band F £3,454.61, Band G £3,986.08, Band H £4,783.30.
How much is Band A council tax in Cotswold?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,594.43 in Cotswold for 2026/27 — about £132.87 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Cotswold?+
Band B costs £1,860.17 in Cotswold for 2026/27 — about £155.01 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Cotswold?+
Band C costs £2,125.91 in Cotswold for 2026/27 — about £177.16 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Cotswold?+
Band D costs £2,391.65 in Cotswold for 2026/27 — about £199.30 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Cotswold?+
Band E costs £2,923.13 in Cotswold for 2026/27 — about £243.59 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Cotswold?+
Band F costs £3,454.61 in Cotswold for 2026/27 — about £287.88 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Cotswold?+
Band G costs £3,986.08 in Cotswold for 2026/27 — about £332.17 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Cotswold?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,783.30 in Cotswold for 2026/27 — about £398.61 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Cotswold for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Cotswold changed by +5.05% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Cotswold 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 Cotswold?+
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 Cotswold?+
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 Cotswold council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("MHCLG live tables: Band D area council tax 2026/27 (official statistics, OGL)"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-10. 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, “Cotswold District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/cotswold-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.