Council tax decoder › East of England
Council tax in Thurrock, 2026/27
A Band D home in Thurrock pays £2,254.68 this year, on average, up £109.62 (5.1%) on 2025/26. Thurrock Council keeps £1,886.85 (84%); the rest goes to Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (police) (£275.31) and Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (fire) (£92.52).
Who gets your Band D bill
Thurrock Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Thurrock Council (its own share)£1,886.85
- Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (police)£275.31
- Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (fire)£92.52
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurrock Council | £1,886.85 | 83.7% | +£89.73 | 5.0% |
| Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (police) | £275.31 | 12.2% | +£14.94 | 5.7% |
| Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (fire) | £92.52 | 4.1% | +£4.95 | 5.7% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,254.68 | 100% | +£109.62 | 5.1% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £109.62 a year. Thurrock Council’s own share rose £89.73; Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (police) and Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (fire) rose £19.89 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.