Overview
- City Hall’s share for a Band D bill would rise from £490.38 to £510.51, a 4.1% increase that takes the mayoral precept above £500 for the first time.
- About £60m from a £15 levy per Band D household would fund a targeted Met operation against phone theft and strengthen neighbourhood policing within a record £1.22bn policing allocation.
- An additional £5.13 per Band D bill would support the London Fire Brigade, with £251.1m set aside for operations and estate projects including a new headquarters and Lambeth Fire Station refurbishments.
- Around £251.9m is proposed to cover Transport for London’s operating deficit in 2026–27.
- Evening Standard analysis suggests combined borough and GLA increases could push many average bills above £2,000 next year, with borough consultations ongoing and final budget decisions expected in March.