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Council tax in Rochdale, 2026/27
A Band D home in Rochdale pays £2,600.83 this year, on average, up £142.74 (5.8%) on 2025/26. Rochdale Council keeps £2,161.58 (83%); the rest goes to Greater Manchester Combined Authority (police) (£285.30) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (the mayor) (£153.95).
Who gets your Band D bill
Rochdale Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Rochdale Council (its own share)£2,161.58
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority (police)£285.30
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority (the mayor)£153.95
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Council | £2,161.58 | 83.1% | +£102.74 | 5.0% |
| Greater Manchester Combined Authority (police) | £285.30 | 11.0% | +£15.00 | 5.5% |
| Greater Manchester Combined Authority (the mayor) | £153.95 | 5.9% | +£25.00 | 19.4% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,600.83 | 100% | +£142.74 | 5.8% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £142.74 a year. Rochdale Council’s own share rose £102.74; Greater Manchester Combined Authority (police) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (the mayor) rose £40.00 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.