England · Council tax 2026/27
West Lancashire Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in West Lancashire for 2026/27 is £2,434.63 a year — about £202.89 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,623.09 | £135.26 |
| Band B | £1,893.60 | £157.80 |
| Band C | £2,164.12 | £180.34 |
| Band D | £2,434.63 | £202.89 |
| Band E | £2,975.66 | £247.97 |
| Band F | £3,516.69 | £293.06 |
| Band G | £4,057.72 | £338.14 |
| Band H | £4,869.26 | £405.77 |
Lancashire district. Band D for non-parished areas (excludes parish council precepts). Council webpage explicitly states 'average Band D property (excluding parish council precepts) = £2,434.63'. Parish-specific full table in PDF (returned empty).
Band D total and all four component figures read directly from council webpage comparison table (2025/26 £2,341.50 vs 2026/27 £2,434.63, +3.98% council-stated). Bands A-H mathematically derived from confirmed Band D using standard 6/9–18/9 fractions; the parish-area PDF returned empty. YoY confirmed on page.
Source
Council tax rates and bandings - West Lancashire Borough Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-15. Figure includes: West Lancashire BC £245.71 + Lancashire County Council £1,801.79 + Police (Lancashire PCC) £292.40 + Lancashire Combined Fire Authority £94.73.
Contacting West Lancashire
Official website: westlancs.gov.uk
Verified switchboard and planning-department numbers for West Lancashire are being collected under the same source-linked rules as the tax data. Until then, use the official website above — never third-party directories, whose numbers are frequently stale.
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in West Lancashire in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in West Lancashire for 2026/27 is £2,434.63 per year, which works out at about £202.89 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in West Lancashire for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in West Lancashire are: Band A £1,623.09, Band B £1,893.60, Band C £2,164.12, Band D £2,434.63, Band E £2,975.66, Band F £3,516.69, Band G £4,057.72, Band H £4,869.26.
How much is Band A council tax in West Lancashire?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,623.09 in West Lancashire for 2026/27, about £135.26 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in West Lancashire?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,869.26 in West Lancashire for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in West Lancashire for 2026/27?+
Yes — the headline charge in West Lancashire changed by +3.98% compared with 2025/26.
What does the West Lancashire council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: West Lancashire BC £245.71 + Lancashire County Council £1,801.79 + Police (Lancashire PCC) £292.40 + Lancashire Combined Fire Authority £94.73.
Can I pay less council tax in West Lancashire?+
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 West Lancashire?+
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 West Lancashire council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council tax rates and bandings - West Lancashire 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, “West Lancashire Borough Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/west-lancashire-borough/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.