Worcester City Council collects the Council Tax on behalf of Worcestershire County Council, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Authority and, depending on where you live, your local parish council. The total amount is then split to provide the services that are part of your everyday life.
This year, the majority of Band D households in Worcester will pay £2,400.53 to their local authorities - that’s £46.16 a week.
During 2026-27 Worcester City Council will spend £28.86 million providing essential services to you. Our costs are increasing in line with inflation so this year our element of your Council Tax bill will rise by around 1.8p per day in order to help us protect your services.
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Our services to you
Your Council Tax bill helps Worcester City Council to provide you with vital services.
Improving your city and supporting you
Worcester City Council is investing in our city during 2026-27, helping to make it an even better place to live, work and play.
Our Play Plan will see play areas across Worcester improved under our programme of work to meet the needs of all children and young people. Find out more about the Worcester Play Plan.
Our investment in Scala Worcester will see the new arts and entertainment centre for everyone in Angel Place and Angel Street open later in 2026. Find out more about Scala Worcester.
We will complete the refurbishment of Worcester Crematorium, improving the facilities and enabling it to meet the latest environmental standards with the addition of electric cremators. Find out more about the refurbishment of Worcester Crematorium.
We will reduce pollution in our city's air and reduce our carbon emissions by moving more than 40 of our lorries, vans and other vehicles from diesel fuel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Find out more about how we are making our vehicle fleet more environmentally friendly.
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How much will you pay for City Council services?*
| Valuation Bands | Worcester (outside of parishes) | Worcester plus Warndon Parish Council | Worcester plus St. Peter’s Parish Council |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | £150.67 | £171.52 | £165.94 |
| B | £175.79 | £200.12 | £193.60 |
| C | £200.90 | £228.70 | £221.26 |
| D | £226.01 | £257.29 | £248.91 |
| E | £276.23 | £314.46 | £304.22 |
| F | £326.46 | £371.64 | £359.54 |
| G | £376.68 | £428.81 | £414.85 |
| H | £452.02 | £514.58 | £497.82 |
*excludes any discounts, benefits or relief
The City Council’s share of the total Band D Council Tax is £226.01; this is a £6.56 rise on the previous year, but the increase is lower for the majority of city households.
Your Council Tax bill also includes charges for:
- Worcestershire County Council
- The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia
- Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Authority.
How to pay your Council Tax
Direct Debit - The simplest and most convenient way to pay is by monthly direct debit on your choice of four payment dates. Set up a Direct Debit now.
Over the phone - call 0330 088 0680, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Paypoint - Payment by cash only at your local PayPoint store. You’ll need the barcode on your Council Tax bill for reference. No charge for payments; £200 limit per transaction.
Difficulty in paying?
Please contact us on 03004 560560 so we can work out a payment plan that suits us both.
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