Households in Earl Shilton will see their council tax bills increase from 1 April, as Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council and other local authorities confirm their budgets for the 2026/27 financial year.
Residents will soon receive letters explaining the changes, with the final bill made up of charges from several different public bodies.
What Earl Shilton residents pay for
Although council tax is collected by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council (HBBC), only around 10% of the bill is kept by the borough. This funds local services including rubbish and recycling collections, planning, council housing and environmental services.
The largest share of the bill goes to Leicestershire County Council, which pays for major services used by Earl Shilton residents such as adult and children’s social care, schools, road maintenance, transport, libraries, public health and waste disposal.
Parts of the bill also fund Leicestershire Police and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, while a smaller amount goes to Earl Shilton Town Council to support local services including parks, community facilities, events and allotments.
Borough council increase confirmed
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council has proposed a £5 increase in its council tax charge for a Band D property.
Council leader Stuart Bray said the rise was necessary due to ongoing funding pressures.
“It is with reluctance that we increase our council tax charge, but the funding from government is not enough to fund the services our residents rely on,” he said.
“We remain one of the lowest charging councils in England.”
Police and fire charges
Further increases may also come from emergency services.
Leicestershire Police’s budget will be set by Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews, with details expected later this month.
The Leicestershire and Rutland Fire and Rescue Service plans to raise its precept by £5, increasing the annual charge for a Band D home from £86.65 to £91.65. Fire chiefs say the extra funding will help maintain frontline services without reducing staff.
What happens next
All authorities that make up Earl Shilton’s council tax bill are expected to finalise their budgets in February.
The government has said councils facing the greatest financial pressures will receive additional funding this year, alongside longer-term reforms aimed at giving councils more certainty over future budgets.
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