England · Council tax 2026/27
West Lancashire Borough Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in West Lancashire for 2026/27 is £2,456.23 a year — about £204.69 a month over 12 instalments.
Charts
Up 23.7% 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 | £1,574.81 | £1,637.49 | +3.98% | £136.46 |
| Band B | £1,837.28 | £1,910.40 | +3.98% | £159.20 |
| Band C | £2,099.75 | £2,183.32 | +3.98% | £181.94 |
| Band D | £2,362.21 | £2,456.23 | +3.98% | £204.69 |
| Band E | £2,887.15 | £3,002.06 | +3.98% | £250.17 |
| Band F | £3,412.09 | £3,547.89 | +3.98% | £295.66 |
| Band G | £3,937.03 | £4,093.72 | +3.98% | £341.14 |
| Band H | £4,724.43 | £4,912.46 | +3.98% | £409.37 |
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. Headline standardised to MHCLG official total-bill Band D for cross-council consistency.
Source
Council tax rates and bandings - West Lancashire 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)..
West Lancashire area profile
Population: ONS mid-2025 estimates (OGL). Average house price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (OGL) (01/07/2026).
Contacting West Lancashire
Official website: westlancs.gov.uk
Switchboard: 01695 577177
Departments
council tax: council.tax@westlancs.gov.uk
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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 £2,456.23 per year, which works out at about £204.69 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 £1,637.49, Band B £1,910.40, Band C £2,183.32, Band D £2,456.23, Band E £3,002.06, Band F £3,547.89, Band G £4,093.72, Band H £4,912.46.
How much is Band A council tax in West Lancashire?+
Band A — the lowest band costs £1,637.49 in West Lancashire for 2026/27 — about £136.46 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band B council tax in West Lancashire?+
Band B costs £1,910.40 in West Lancashire for 2026/27 — about £159.20 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band C council tax in West Lancashire?+
Band C costs £2,183.32 in West Lancashire for 2026/27 — about £181.94 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band D council tax in West Lancashire?+
Band D costs £2,456.23 in West Lancashire for 2026/27 — about £204.69 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band E council tax in West Lancashire?+
Band E costs £3,002.06 in West Lancashire for 2026/27 — about £250.17 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band F council tax in West Lancashire?+
Band F costs £3,547.89 in West Lancashire for 2026/27 — about £295.66 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band G council tax in West Lancashire?+
Band G costs £4,093.72 in West Lancashire for 2026/27 — about £341.14 per month over 12 instalments.
How much is Band H council tax in West Lancashire?+
Band H — the highest band costs £4,912.46 in West Lancashire for 2026/27 — about £409.37 per month over 12 instalments.
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: 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 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.