Paying the Council Tax
Council Tax is payable in ten monthly instalments in a complete financial year. Payments are due on the first day of each month between April and January. However, the number of monthly instalments is reduced as the year progresses. In some circumstances there may be only one instalment, such as a closing bill to the date the property is vacated or sold, or a bill issued after 31 December in any financial year.
If you are a tenant, the Council Tax is payable separately from your rent payments.
We recommend that you pay by monthly direct debt. There are many advantages of this method of payment, as it:
- is an easy and convenient way to pay
- makes writing cheques unnecessary
- saves sending payment by post or waiting in queues
- carries a guaranteed refund in the unlikely event of error
Also, both you and the Council will benefit because direct debit helps us keep down the costs of collecting the tax.
If you do not wish to pay by direct debit you will have to make your own arrangements.
How to arrange to pay by direct debit
If you would like to pay your council tax by direct debit please complete our Instruction to pay council tax by direct debit form. Alternatively telephone Revenue Services on 01344 352456 to make the arrangements.
Payment by credit card or debit card
You may pay Council Tax and many other Council bills or invoices by credit card or debit card using the internet. Please click here to enter Online Payments.
24 hour telephone payments 01344 352007
You may also pay Council Tax, all day, every day, by credit card or debit card using the telephone. Just call the above number.
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