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How much is Council Tax Band D in Manchester?
Manchester City Council Band D Council Tax for 2025/26 is approximately £2,062, plus £126 Greater Manchester Mayor & Police precepts — around £2,188 total. Other Greater Manchester councils range from £2,053 (Trafford) to £2,367 (Oldham).
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For 2025/26, Manchester City Council's Band D Council Tax is roughly £1,936 for council services plus £126 in Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Mayor, Police, Fire) precepts — total around £2,062. Across the 10 Greater Manchester boroughs, Band D bills are: Trafford ~£2,053 (lowest), Manchester ~£2,062, Stockport ~£2,156, Salford ~£2,205, Wigan ~£2,237, Tameside ~£2,243, Bolton ~£2,279, Rochdale ~£2,316, Bury ~£2,341, Oldham ~£2,367 (highest in GM). All councils with social-care responsibilities can raise Council Tax by up to 4.99% (2.99% core + 2% adult social care precept) without a local referendum. Bills include £247 Greater Manchester Police precept (Band D) and around £83 GM Fire & Rescue. Single-person discount 25%, full-time student exemption 100%.
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This answer is informational only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Figures are for the 2025/26 UK tax year. See our methodology and sources.