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Council tax in Warrington, 2026/27
A Band D home in Warrington pays £2,447.61 this year, on average, up £166.21 (7.3%) on 2025/26. Warrington Council keeps £2,007.50 (82%); the rest goes to Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (£295.44), Cheshire Fire Authority (£100.09) and parish and town councils (£44.58).
Who gets your Band D bill
Warrington Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- Warrington Council (its own share)£2,007.50
- Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner£295.44
- Cheshire Fire Authority£100.09
- Parish and town councils (on average)£44.58
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Council | £2,007.50 | 82.0% | +£139.71 | 7.5% |
| Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner | £295.44 | 12.1% | +£18.50 | 6.7% |
| Cheshire Fire Authority | £100.09 | 4.1% | +£5.00 | 5.3% |
| Parish and town councils | £44.58 | 1.8% | +£3.00 | 7.2% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,447.61 | 100% | +£166.21 | 7.3% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £166.21 a year. Warrington Council’s own share rose £139.71; Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner and Cheshire Fire Authority rose £23.50 between them; parish and town councils, on average, rose £3.00.
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.