England · Council tax 2026/27
Cotswold District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Cotswold for 2026/27 is £2,267.97 a year — about £189.00 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,511.98 | £126.00 |
| Band B | £1,763.98 | £147.00 |
| Band C | £2,015.98 | £168.00 |
| Band D | £2,267.97 | £189.00 |
| Band E | £2,771.96 | £231.00 |
| Band F | £3,275.96 | £273.00 |
| Band G | £3,779.95 | £315.00 |
| Band H | £4,535.94 | £377.99 |
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.
Source
CDC Council Tax Charges 2026-27 (PDF, Cotswold District Council)
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-10. Figure includes: county+district+police as published by district for nil-precept-parish base area.
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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 £2,267.97 per year, which works out at about £189.00 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 £1,511.98, Band B £1,763.98, Band C £2,015.98, Band D £2,267.97, Band E £2,771.96, Band F £3,275.96, Band G £3,779.95, Band H £4,535.94.
How much is Band A council tax in Cotswold?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,511.98 in Cotswold for 2026/27, about £126.00 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in Cotswold?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,535.94 in Cotswold for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in Cotswold for 2026/27?+
Cotswold 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 Cotswold council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: county+district+police as published by district for nil-precept-parish base area.
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 ("CDC Council Tax Charges 2026-27 (PDF, Cotswold District Council)"), 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.