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Council tax in Leicester, 2026/27
A Band D home in Leicester pays £2,528.75 this year, on average, up £121.03 (5.0%) on 2025/26. Leicester Council keeps £2,121.87 (84%); the rest goes to Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner (£315.23) and Leicestershire Fire Authority (£91.65).
Who gets your Band D bill
Leicester Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Leicester Council (its own share)£2,121.87
- Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner£315.23
- Leicestershire Fire Authority£91.65
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Council | £2,121.87 | 83.9% | +£101.03 | 5.0% |
| Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner | £315.23 | 12.5% | +£15.00 | 5.0% |
| Leicestershire Fire Authority | £91.65 | 3.6% | +£5.00 | 5.8% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,528.75 | 100% | +£121.03 | 5.0% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £121.03 a year. Leicester Council’s own share rose £101.03; Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner and Leicestershire Fire Authority rose £20.00 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.