Council Tax
Are any other discounts available?
When adding up the number of people who live in your house some people are disregarded (not counted) and you could still receive 25% discount. Here are some examples of people who are disregarded for discount purposes:-
- Full-time students
- A person aged 18 for whom child benefit is payable
- Resident Care Workers
- Apprentices earning less than £195 gross p/w
- A person who is severely mentally impaired
- People receiving long term care in Residential Home or Hospital
- What is Council Tax?
- Who pays Council Tax?
- Do I pay for Water and Sewerage charges?
- How much will I pay?
- Do I get a discount if I live on my own?
- Could your property be exempt?
- Do I get any reduction if I am disabled?
- Can I get any help to pay my Council Tax?
- How do I pay the amount due for Council Tax?
- What happens if I get behind with my payments?
- Can I appeal if I disagree with the Council’s decision on a discount or exemption?
- Who can I contact for help?
- A Guide to Council Tax
Who can I contact for help?
To discuss any Council Tax issues:-
Call the Local Taxation Section on
01595 744683
To find out about Council Tax Benefit:-
Call the Benefits Section on
01595 744682
To find out about Income Support, Working Families Tax Credit, Jobseekers
Allowance and Disabilities Benefit:-
Call the Benefits Agency on 01595 732000
To discuss arrears of Rent or Council Tax:-
Call the Income and Recovery Section
or telephone 01595 744624 / 744622 / 744639