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Council tax in Lewisham, 2026/27
A Band D home in Lewisham pays £2,237.33 this year, on average, up £102.20 (4.8%) on 2025/26. Lewisham Council keeps £1,726.82 (77%); the rest goes to Mayor of London (Greater London Authority) (£510.51).
Who gets your Band D bill
In London, the Mayor of London adds a share for London-wide services such as policing, the fire brigade and transport.
- Lewisham Council (its own share)£1,726.82
- Mayor of London (Greater London Authority)£510.51
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisham Council | £1,726.82 | 77.2% | +£82.07 | 5.0% |
| Mayor of London (Greater London Authority) | £510.51 | 22.8% | +£20.13 | 4.1% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,237.33 | 100% | +£102.20 | 4.8% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £102.20 a year. Lewisham Council’s own share rose £82.07; Mayor of London (Greater London Authority) rose £20.13.
BoroughBook.UK has a fuller page for Lewisham: its budget, councillors and more. See Lewisham.
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.