England · Council tax 2026/27
Rossendale Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in Rossendale for 2026/27 is £2,519.97 a year — about £210.00 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 | £1,616.30 | £1,679.98 | +3.94% | £140.00 |
| Band B | £1,885.68 | £1,959.98 | +3.94% | £163.33 |
| Band C | £2,155.06 | £2,239.97 | +3.94% | £186.66 |
| Band D | £2,424.45 | £2,519.97 | +3.94% | £210.00 |
| Band E | £2,963.21 | £3,079.96 | +3.94% | £256.66 |
| Band F | £3,501.98 | £3,639.96 | +3.94% | £303.33 |
| Band G | £4,040.74 | £4,199.95 | +3.94% | £350.00 |
| Band H | £4,848.89 | £5,039.94 | +3.94% | £419.99 |
Lancashire district. Band D for the main Rossendale area (non-parished). Whitworth area (only parish) Band D = £2,551.34.
All bands A-H read directly from council webpage. 2025/26 Band D = £2,420.58 (read from same page's prior-year tab), giving computable YoY = +3.94%. Whitworth 2026/27 Band D = £2,551.34. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council Tax Charges and Bands 2026/2027 - Rossendale Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-15. Figure includes: Total Band D bill incl. all precepts (council, adult social care, police, fire, and average parish where applicable)..
Rossendale area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Rossendale council finances
Revenue headroom
Charging a full 100% second-home premium (currently 0%) on ~130 second homes could raise an estimated £327,596/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 Rossendale
Official website: rossendale.gov.uk
Switchboard: 01706 217777
Departments
planning: planning@rossendalebc.gov.uk
council tax: counciltax@rossendalebc.gov.uk
environmental health: envhealth@rossendalebc.gov.uk
licensing: licensing@rossendalebc.gov.uk
building control: buildingcontrol@rossendalebc.gov.uk
electoral services: elections@rossendalebc.gov.uk
benefits: Appointments via switchboard option 1; no separate line or email listed
Planning pages: https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/council/contact-us
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in Rossendale in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in Rossendale for 2026/27 is £2,519.97 per year, which works out at about £210.00 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in Rossendale for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in Rossendale are: Band A £1,679.98, Band B £1,959.98, Band C £2,239.97, Band D £2,519.97, Band E £3,079.96, Band F £3,639.96, Band G £4,199.95, Band H £5,039.94.
How much is Band A council tax in Rossendale?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,679.98 in Rossendale for 2026/27 — about £140.00 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in Rossendale?+
Band B costs £1,959.98 in Rossendale for 2026/27 — about £163.33 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in Rossendale?+
Band C costs £2,239.97 in Rossendale for 2026/27 — about £186.66 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in Rossendale?+
Band D costs £2,519.97 in Rossendale for 2026/27 — about £210.00 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in Rossendale?+
Band E costs £3,079.96 in Rossendale for 2026/27 — about £256.66 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in Rossendale?+
Band F costs £3,639.96 in Rossendale for 2026/27 — about £303.33 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in Rossendale?+
Band G costs £4,199.95 in Rossendale for 2026/27 — about £350.00 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in Rossendale?+
Band H — the highest band costs £5,039.94 in Rossendale for 2026/27 — about £419.99 per month over 12 instalments.
Did council tax go up in Rossendale for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in Rossendale changed by +3.94% compared with 2025/26.
What does the Rossendale 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 Rossendale?+
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 Rossendale?+
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 Rossendale council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax Charges and Bands 2026/2027 - Rossendale Borough Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-15. 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, “Rossendale Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/rossendale-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.