County guide · 2026/27
Council tax bands in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire has 6 billing authorities, each setting its own charges. Band D ranges from Tewkesbury at £2,340.53 to Stroud at £2,491.36. Every figure is verified against the council's own page. Compare any two with the comparison tool, or work out your bill with the calculator.
| Council | Band D 2026/27 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tewkesbury Borough Council | £2,340.53 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Gloucester City Council | £2,355.84 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Cheltenham Borough Council | £2,369.52 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Cotswold District Council | £2,391.65 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
| Forest of Dean District Council | £2,443.42 | Verified 2026-06-11 |
| Stroud District Council | £2,491.36 | Verified 2026-06-10 |
Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Gloucestershire in 2026/27?+
It depends on your billing authority — Gloucestershire has 6 councils setting their own charges. Band D ranges from £2,340.53 (Tewkesbury) to £2,491.36 (Stroud) in 2026/27. Find your council in the table for its full verified band table.
Which council in Gloucestershire has the cheapest council tax?+
Tewkesbury Borough Council, at £2,340.53 for Band D in 2026/27 — verified against the council's own published figures.
Why do council tax bands differ across Gloucestershire?+
Each district or borough sets its own element on top of shared county, police and fire precepts, and parish precepts vary further by area. The same band can differ by hundreds of pounds between neighbouring councils in Gloucestershire.
See also: all England councils · UK rankings · how bands work