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Council tax in Westminster, 2026/27
A Band D home in Westminster pays £1,049.55 this year, on average, up £30.55 (3.0%) on 2025/26. Westminster Council keeps £537.74 (51%); the rest goes to Mayor of London (Greater London Authority) (£510.51) and parish and town councils (£1.30).
Who gets your Band D bill
In London, the Mayor of London adds a share for London-wide services such as policing, the fire brigade and transport.
- Westminster Council (its own share)£537.74
- Mayor of London (Greater London Authority)£510.51
- Parish and town councils (on average)£1.30
| Who gets it | Band D | Share | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Council | £537.74 | 51.2% | +£10.50 | 2.0% |
| Mayor of London (Greater London Authority) | £510.51 | 48.6% | +£20.13 | 4.1% |
| Parish and town councils | £1.30 | 0.1% | −£0.08 | −5.8% |
| Whole Band D bill | £1,049.55 | 100% | +£30.55 | 3.0% |
What changed on 2025/26
The Band D bill went up £30.55 a year. Westminster Council’s own share rose £10.50; Mayor of London (Greater London Authority) rose £20.13; parish and town councils, on average, fell £0.08.
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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.