Council Tax increases in Bicester 2024/25
In line with Oxfordshire County Council, Cherwell District Council have confirmed Council Tax increases for Bicester residents of around 5% from April 2024.
The increase to Council Tax was agreed at the Council meeting on Monday, 26 February 2024.
The increase by the county council will add about £103 a year to a Band D property and was agreed as part of its budget for the next year.
Residents in Band C will see charges rise to £2115.13 annually or £176.26 per month.
Councils are allowed to increase charges by up to 4.99% without any government permission.
You can see how Council Tax is calculated here:
The Council Tax rates announced for each band are as follows:
Band A (6/9)
1,586.35
Band B (7/9)
1,850.74
Band C (8/9)
2,115.13
Band D (9/9)
2,379.52
Band E (11/9)
2,908.30
Band F (13/9)
3,437.08
Band G (15/9)
3,965.87
Band H (18/9)
4,759.04
You can read a guide to what OCC will spend on in 2024/25 here: https://www.oxford.gov.uk/downloads/file/2337/council-tax-leaflet-2024-25
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