Council tax in the East Midlands 2026/27
Across the 35 councils in the East Midlands, the middle Band D bill is £2,418.20 for 2026/27. The cheapest is South Kesteven at £2,260.00 and the most expensive Nottingham at £2,755.39.
What changed for 2026/27
The biggest rise in the East Midlands was in North Northamptonshire (5.3%), and the smallest in Rutland (2.5%). Most English councils can raise council tax by up to 4.99% a year without a local referendum; a few were allowed more in 2026/27.
Council tax in the East Midlands at a glance
The East Midlands has 35 councils that set council tax: 29 shire districts, 6 unitary councils. 21 of them charge more than the England average Band D of £2,391.52 and 14 charge less. Across 2,253,470 homes, the most common band is A, and 58% of homes are in band A or B. 77% are below Band D, so most households pay less than the Band D figure.
In two-tier areas the district collects the bill but the county council's share is usually the biggest part, with police and fire on top. In 30 of the councils, parish or town councils add their own charge, shown on each council's page.
Every council in the East Midlands
| Council | Band D a year | A month (10) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Valley | £2,407.69 | £240.77 | +4.8% |
| Ashfield | £2,608.76 | £260.88 | +4.1% |
| Bassetlaw | £2,644.95 | £264.50 | +4.2% |
| Blaby | £2,490.22 | £249.02 | +3.5% |
| Bolsover | £2,559.41 | £255.94 | +4.6% |
| Boston | £2,308.73 | £230.87 | +3.2% |
| Broxtowe | £2,618.21 | £261.82 | +4.0% |
| Charnwood | £2,405.64 | £240.56 | +3.4% |
| Chesterfield | £2,339.49 | £233.95 | +4.8% |
| Derby | £2,306.00 | £230.60 | +5.0% |
| Derbyshire Dales | £2,444.70 | £244.47 | +4.8% |
| East Lindsey | £2,275.88 | £227.59 | +3.4% |
| Erewash | £2,360.64 | £236.06 | +4.5% |
| Gedling | £2,609.55 | £260.96 | +4.1% |
| Harborough | £2,389.87 | £238.99 | +2.8% |
| High Peak | £2,384.66 | £238.47 | +4.8% |
| Hinckley and Bosworth | £2,382.62 | £238.26 | +3.4% |
| Leicester | £2,528.75 | £252.88 | +5.0% |
| Lincoln | £2,323.08 | £232.31 | +2.8% |
| Mansfield | £2,600.38 | £260.04 | +4.1% |
| Melton | £2,429.67 | £242.97 | +3.4% |
| Newark and Sherwood | £2,682.10 | £268.21 | +3.9% |
| North East Derbyshire | £2,466.57 | £246.66 | +4.7% |
| North Kesteven | £2,337.81 | £233.78 | +3.4% |
| North Northamptonshire | £2,423.96 | £242.40 | +5.3% |
| North West Leicestershire | £2,418.20 | £241.82 | +3.4% |
| Nottingham | £2,755.39 | £275.54 | +3.7% |
| Oadby and Wigston | £2,406.85 | £240.69 | +3.3% |
| Rushcliffe | £2,643.27 | £264.33 | +4.4% |
| Rutland | £2,737.58 | £273.76 | +2.5% |
| South Derbyshire | £2,339.61 | £233.96 | +4.8% |
| South Holland | £2,278.20 | £227.82 | +3.3% |
| South Kesteven | £2,260.00 | £226.00 | +3.3% |
| West Lindsey | £2,354.25 | £235.43 | +3.3% |
| West Northamptonshire | £2,486.66 | £248.67 | +5.3% |
Questions
Which council has the lowest council tax in the East Midlands?
South Kesteven, where Band D is £2,260.00 a year in 2026/27.
Which council has the highest council tax in the East Midlands?
Nottingham, at £2,755.39 for Band D in 2026/27.
What is the most common council tax band in the East Midlands?
Band A: 36% of the 2,253,470 homes. 58% are in band A or B.
Source: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, 25 March 2026. Band D including average parish precepts.