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Council tax in North Somerset, 2026/27
A Band D home in North Somerset pays £2,491.22 this year, on average, up £196.28 (8.6%) on 2025/26. North Somerset Council keeps £1,955.01 (78%); the rest goes to Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (£308.20), Avon Fire Authority (£95.43) and parish and town councils (£132.58).
Who gets your Band D bill
North Somerset Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- North Somerset Council (its own share)£1,955.01
- Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner£308.20
- Avon Fire Authority£95.43
- Parish and town councils (on average)£132.58
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset Council | £1,955.01 | 78.5% | +£161.26 | 9.0% |
| Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner | £308.20 | 12.4% | +£15.00 | 5.1% |
| Avon Fire Authority | £95.43 | 3.8% | +£5.00 | 5.5% |
| Parish and town councils | £132.58 | 5.3% | +£15.02 | 12.8% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,491.22 | 100% | +£196.28 | 8.6% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £196.28 a year. North Somerset Council’s own share rose £161.26; Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner and Avon Fire Authority rose £20.00 between them; parish and town councils, on average, rose £15.02.
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.