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Council tax in Bury, 2026/27
A Band D home in Bury pays £2,555.15 this year, on average, up £140.57 (5.8%) on 2025/26. Bury Council keeps £2,115.90 (83%); the rest goes to Greater Manchester Combined Authority (police) (£285.30) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (the mayor) (£153.95).
Who gets your Band D bill
Bury Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Bury Council (its own share)£2,115.90
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority (police)£285.30
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority (the mayor)£153.95
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Council | £2,115.90 | 82.8% | +£100.57 | 5.0% |
| Greater Manchester Combined Authority (police) | £285.30 | 11.2% | +£15.00 | 5.5% |
| Greater Manchester Combined Authority (the mayor) | £153.95 | 6.0% | +£25.00 | 19.4% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,555.15 | 100% | +£140.57 | 5.8% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £140.57 a year. Bury Council’s own share rose £100.57; Greater Manchester Combined Authority (police) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (the mayor) rose £40.00 between them.
Not your council?
Or pick it from the list. Bills are for Band D and two adults; other bands pay a fixed share of Band D, and someone living alone gets 25% off. From Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities and Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England, Table 10: council tax requirement data for billing authorities, 2024 to 2025 and 2025 to 2026.