Council Tax
What happens if I get behind with my payments?
You will get a reminder to pay the amount of instalment due within 7 days. If you are not in a position to do this please contact us on 744683 to make an instalment arrangement. If you do not pay the amount shown on the reminder or make a suitable arrangement you will get a final notice telling you that the whole year’s tax is due to be paid within 14 days. If you do not pay the amount shown on the final notice the debt will proceed to summary warrant and an extra 10% will be added to the debt. Sheriff Officers can arrest a bank account or arrest wages if payment is not made.
- 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?
- Are any other discounts available?
- 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?
- 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