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Lowest council tax in East Sussex
East Sussex’s 6 areas ranked by council tax (band d) — lowest council tax. Every figure from ONS (ONSPD wards/parishes/constituencies) + GOV.UK council tax 2026/27 (MHCLG) + council political control, 2026/27 (tax); 2025 (control). Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Council tax (Band D) (£/yr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton and Hove | £2,581 |
| 2 | Wealden | £2,581 |
| 3 | Rother | £2,594 |
| 4 | Lewes | £2,602 |
| 5 | Eastbourne | £2,654 |
| 6 | Hastings | £2,677 |
Source: ONS (ONSPD wards/parishes/constituencies) + GOV.UK council tax 2026/27 (MHCLG) + council political control · 2026/27 (tax); 2025 (control). Ranked lowest first.
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