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Council tax in Central Bedfordshire, 2026/27
A Band D home in Central Bedfordshire pays £2,516.16 this year, on average, up £122.02 (5.1%) on 2025/26. Central Bedfordshire Council keeps £1,931.54 (77%); the rest goes to Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner (£297.59), Bedfordshire Fire Authority (£122.72) and parish and town councils (£164.31).
Who gets your Band D bill
Central Bedfordshire Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Central Bedfordshire Council (its own share)£1,931.54
- Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner£297.59
- Bedfordshire Fire Authority£122.72
- Parish and town councils (on average)£164.31
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire Council | £1,931.54 | 76.8% | +£91.80 | 5.0% |
| Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £297.59 | 11.8% | +£18.50 | 6.6% |
| Bedfordshire Fire Authority | £122.72 | 4.9% | +£5.00 | 4.2% |
| Parish and town councils | £164.31 | 6.5% | +£6.72 | 4.3% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,516.16 | 100% | +£122.02 | 5.1% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £122.02 a year. Central Bedfordshire Council’s own share rose £91.80; Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner and Bedfordshire Fire Authority rose £23.50 between them; parish and town councils, on average, rose £6.72.
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.