Nottinghamshire Combined Fire Authority Approves Council Tax Precept Increase
Posted on 27 February 2026
Nottinghamshire’s Combined Fire Authority has approved a £5 increase in Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service’s share of the local council tax precept for the average Band D property.
At present, the average Band D property owner pays £97.21 per year towards the fire service. From April, this will rise to £102.21 per year — equivalent to around 10p per week.
This increase will add approximately £1.725 million to the Service’s annual budget, supporting its mission to keep communities safe. The decision follows a period of sustained success for the Service, and senior officers have confirmed that the additional funding will help maintain a first-class 999 response service, enhance fire safety in homes, and protect local businesses.
Fire Authority Chair, Councillor Audra Wynter, commented:
As an Authority, we must set a secure and sustainable budget each year. This modest increase in the council tax precept will help us maintain the high-quality services our communities rightly expect. We remain committed to using public money responsibly, while continuing to identify efficiencies that support the long-term stability of the fire service.”