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Council tax in Medway, 2026/27
A Band D home in Medway pays £2,328.55 this year, on average, up £113.17 (5.1%) on 2025/26. Medway Council keeps £1,934.33 (83%); the rest goes to Kent Police and Crime Commissioner (£285.15), Kent Fire Authority (£99.81) and parish and town councils (£9.26).
Who gets your Band D bill
Medway Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Medway Council (its own share)£1,934.33
- Kent Police and Crime Commissioner£285.15
- Kent Fire Authority£99.81
- Parish and town councils (on average)£9.26
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medway Council | £1,934.33 | 83.1% | +£92.01 | 5.0% |
| Kent Police and Crime Commissioner | £285.15 | 12.2% | +£15.00 | 5.6% |
| Kent Fire Authority | £99.81 | 4.3% | +£4.95 | 5.2% |
| Parish and town councils | £9.26 | 0.4% | +£1.21 | 15.0% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,328.55 | 100% | +£113.17 | 5.1% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £113.17 a year. Medway Council’s own share rose £92.01; Kent Police and Crime Commissioner and Kent Fire Authority rose £19.95 between them; parish and town councils, on average, rose £1.21.
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.