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From 3 June 2019, the Council Tax and Benefits team will apply a penalty of £70 for customers who fail to notify us of a change in their circumstances, which could affect entitlement to a reduction.
For further details, see Penalties.
Council Tax
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Paying your Council Tax
Choose the method of payment that suits you best
Charges and bands
The amount of Council Tax that you have to pay is determined by the 'banding' that's allocated to your property
Discounts and exemptions
If you think you may be eligible for any reductions please contact us to apply
Problems paying Council Tax?
We may be able to come to a payment arrangement that you will find easier to budget for
Penalties
Information about Penalties
Who pays Council Tax?
The law defines who is responsible for paying the Council Tax of any property
Appealing your Council Tax Band
If you disagree with the band that has been applied to your property you may appeal to the Valuation Officer at the Inland Revenue
Council Tax Reduction
Find out about reductions to Council Tax including exemptions and discounts
Change of address
If you're moving please let us know by using our online form