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Council Tax Bands in Rushcliffe 2026/27

Band D 2026/27

£2,643.27

+£111.77 (+4.4%) vs 2025/26

Full band A to H council tax rates for Rushcliffe from 1 April 2026.

Quick answer

Council tax bands in Rushcliffe for 2026/27 run from £1,762.18 (Band A) to £5,286.54 (Band H), with the Band D reference rate set at £2,643.27 (up 4.4% on 2025/26). All eight bands (A to H) are fixed fractions of Band D; the full rate table with monthly figures is below.

Band A to H Rate Table - Rushcliffe 2026/27

BandAnnual rateMonthly (10 mths)
ABand A£1,762.18£176.22
BBand B£2,055.88£205.59
CBand C£2,349.57£234.96
DBand D£2,643.27£264.33
EBand E£3,230.66£323.07
FBand F£3,818.06£381.81
GBand G£4,405.45£440.54
HBand H£5,286.54£528.65

Source: Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (Accredited official statistics). Table 9 (area council tax by band) and Table 10 (local authority level data). Snapshot: 2026-27 tables, published 25 March 2026. Published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Monthly figures are the annual rate divided over the standard 10-instalment plan and the 12-month direct debit option.

What Makes Up the £2,643.27 Bill

A Band D bill in Rushcliffe is not one charge. It is 4 separate charges set by 4 different bodies and collected together. The largest is Nottinghamshire at £1,970.13, which is 75% of the total.

Charged byBand D elementShare of bill
Rushcliffe billing authority£259.839.8%
Nottinghamshire£1,970.1374.5%
Nottinghamshire PCC£311.1011.8%
Nottinghamshire Fire£102.213.9%
Total Band D£2,643.27100%

Registry Record for Rushcliffe

ONS code

E07000176

MHCLG E-code

E3038

Authority type

Shire district

Area

Nottinghamshire

Tax base 2026/27

48,486

Assumed collection rate

99.00%

Parishes in area

57

Parishes setting a precept

46

Band D rank in England

17 of 296

Registry snapshot

25 March 2026

Rushcliffe is a shire district in the East Midlands, within the Nottinghamshire area. Its 2026/27 tax base for setting council tax is 48,486 Band D equivalent dwellings, calculated on an assumed collection rate of 99.00%. 46 of the 57 parish or town councils in the area set their own precept for 2026/27, so households in those parishes pay slightly more than the area figures shown here. Its Band D rate ranks 17 of 296 in England.

Year-on-Year Change

Band D 2025/26

£2,531.50

Band D 2026/27

£2,643.27

Annual increase

+£111.77 (+4.4%)

Rushcliffe's Band D rate increased by £111.77 (4.4%) in 2026/27 compared with the previous year. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).

Rushcliffe Against the Rest of the East Midlands

Across the 35 billing authorities in the East Midlands, Band D for 2026/27 runs from South Kesteven at £2,260.00 to Nottingham at £2,755.39, a spread of £495.39. The regional mean is £2,457.41, so Rushcliffe sits £185.86 above it. See the full East Midlands table.

Closest Nottinghamshire and East Midlands authorities by Band D

CouncilBand D 2026/27
Bassetlaw£2,644.95
Broxtowe£2,618.21
Gedling£2,609.55
Ashfield£2,608.76
Newark and Sherwood£2,682.10
Mansfield£2,600.38

How Band Rates Are Worked Out in Rushcliffe

Like every billing authority, Rushcliffe sets a single Band D rate each year. All other bands are then calculated as fixed fractions of that rate, set nationally by central government. The fractions are expressed in ninths:

BandFraction of Band DCalculation2026/27 rate
Band A6/9£2,643.27 x 6/9£1,762.18
Band B7/9£2,643.27 x 7/9£2,055.88
Band C8/9£2,643.27 x 8/9£2,349.57
Band D9/9Baseline rate£2,643.27
Band E11/9£2,643.27 x 11/9£3,230.66
Band F13/9£2,643.27 x 13/9£3,818.06
Band G15/9£2,643.27 x 15/9£4,405.45
Band H18/9£2,643.27 x 18/9£5,286.54

Contact your council in Rushcliffe

For billing enquiries, payment arrangements, discounts, or to report a change in your circumstances, contact the billing authority for Rushcliffe directly.

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Rushcliffe Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Band D council tax in Rushcliffe for 2026/27?
Band D council tax in Rushcliffe is £2,643.27 for 2026/27, up from £2,531.50 in 2025/26 (a 4.4% increase). This is the headline reference rate; all other bands are calculated as fixed fractions of Band D.
How much is council tax Band A in Rushcliffe for 2026/27?
Band A council tax in Rushcliffe is £1,762.18 for 2026/27, which is 6/9 of the £2,643.27 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £176.22 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band B in Rushcliffe for 2026/27?
Band B council tax in Rushcliffe is £2,055.88 for 2026/27, which is 7/9 of the £2,643.27 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £205.59 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band C in Rushcliffe for 2026/27?
Band C council tax in Rushcliffe is £2,349.57 for 2026/27, which is 8/9 of the £2,643.27 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £234.96 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
How much is council tax Band E in Rushcliffe for 2026/27?
Band E council tax in Rushcliffe is £3,230.66 for 2026/27, which is 11/9 of the £2,643.27 Band D rate. That works out at roughly £323.07 a month over the usual 10 instalments from April to January.
What are all eight council tax bands in Rushcliffe?
Rushcliffe has eight council tax bands (A to H) for 2026/27: Band A £1,762.18, Band B £2,055.88, Band C £2,349.57, Band D £2,643.27, Band E £3,230.66, Band F £3,818.06, Band G £4,405.45, Band H £5,286.54. Every band is a fixed fraction of the Band D rate of £2,643.27. The full rate table with monthly figures is on this page.
How much did council tax rise in Rushcliffe this year?
Rushcliffe raised Band D council tax by £111.77 for 2026/27, a 4.4% increase versus 2025/26. This is within the 5% that an English social care authority can add for 2026/27 without a local referendum (a 3% core limit plus a 2% adult social care precept).
Where does council tax in Rushcliffe actually go?
The £2,643.27 Band D bill in Rushcliffe is split across 4 separate charges: Rushcliffe billing authority £259.83, Nottinghamshire £1,970.13, Nottinghamshire PCC £311.10, Nottinghamshire Fire £102.21. The largest single element is Nottinghamshire at £1,970.13, which is 75% of the bill. Each body sets its own charge and they are added together on one bill.
Is council tax in Rushcliffe higher or lower than the rest of the East Midlands?
Rushcliffe's Band D rate of £2,643.27 is £185.86 above the £2,457.41 average across the 35 authorities in the East Midlands. The range runs from £2,260.00 in South Kesteven to £2,755.39 in Nottingham. Across England as a whole it ranks 17 of 296 authorities by Band D.
When do I pay council tax to the billing authority for Rushcliffe?
Council tax is typically paid in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, though most councils including Rushcliffe offer a 12-month payment option on request. Direct debit, online payment, and standing order are usually available. Contact the billing authority for Rushcliffe directly to set up or change a payment plan.
What discounts are available on council tax in Rushcliffe?
Standard discounts include the 25% single-person discount (one adult living alone or with under-18s), full exemption for student households, and discounts for properties left empty or undergoing major repair. Rushcliffe also operates a Council Tax Support scheme for low-income households. Apply via the council's website.
How do I check my council tax band in Rushcliffe?
Your property's official council tax band is set by the Valuation Office (VOA), part of HMRC. Look it up free at gov.uk/check-council-tax-band, or check your most recent council tax bill from the billing authority for Rushcliffe. If you believe the band is wrong you can challenge it with the VOA.
Independent information. Not affiliated with the Valuation Office Agency, any local authority, or Scottish Assessors. Rate data is compiled from published 2026/27 council tax schedules. Not legal or financial advice. Contact your local authority for billing queries.

Figures are the 2026/27 tax year, in force from 1 April 2026, as published by MHCLG on 25 March 2026. The 2027/28 tables are due in spring 2027.

Last verified 25 March 2026 · Sourced from Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England: 2026 to 2027 (MHCLG), Open Government Licence v3.0

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