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Council tax in West Berkshire, 2026/27
A Band D home in West Berkshire pays £2,505.37 this year, on average, up £122.53 (5.1%) on 2025/26. West Berkshire Council keeps £2,017.32 (81%); the rest goes to Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner (£298.28), Berkshire Fire Authority (£91.31) and parish and town councils (£98.46).
Who gets your Band D bill
West Berkshire Council runs every council service here, and collects the shares of the bodies below with its own.
- West Berkshire Council (its own share)£2,017.32
- Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner£298.28
- Berkshire Fire Authority£91.31
- Parish and town councils (on average)£98.46
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Berkshire Council | £2,017.32 | 80.5% | +£95.91 | 5.0% |
| Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner | £298.28 | 11.9% | +£15.00 | 5.3% |
| Berkshire Fire Authority | £91.31 | 3.6% | +£5.00 | 5.8% |
| Parish and town councils | £98.46 | 3.9% | +£6.62 | 7.2% |
| Whole Band D bill | £2,505.37 | 100% | +£122.53 | 5.1% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £122.53 a year. West Berkshire Council’s own share rose £95.91; Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner and Berkshire Fire Authority rose £20.00 between them; parish and town councils, on average, rose £6.62.
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.