From April, High Peak residents will pay more in council tax.

High Peak Borough Council has approved a 2.99% rise for 2026-27 — the maximum the government allows.

For a Band D property, that's an extra £6.70 a year. Your total bill lands at £230.89.

Bands A, B, and C pay less. Band D is the benchmark most bills are calculated from — check your bill to see where you sit.

Council home rents are going up too. The average weekly rent rises by £4.62 — from £94.86 to £99.48. That's a 4.8% increase.

The council says the rises are needed to protect local services as costs climb and central government funding tightens.

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