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Council tax in Merton, 2026/27
A Band D home in Merton pays £2,146.76 this year, on average, up £52.33 (2.5%) on 2025/26. Merton Council keeps £1,636.25 (76%); 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.
- Merton Council (its own share)£1,636.25
- Mayor of London (Greater London Authority)£510.51
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton Council | £1,636.25 | 76.2% | +£32.20 | 2.0% |
| Mayor of London (Greater London Authority) | £510.51 | 23.8% | +£20.13 | 4.1% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,146.76 | 100% | +£52.33 | 2.5% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £52.33 a year. Merton Council’s own share rose £32.20; Mayor of London (Greater London Authority) rose £20.13.
BoroughBook.UK has a fuller page for Merton: its budget, councillors and more. See Merton.
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.