How to pay Council Tax

The money you pay in Council Tax funds around a quarter of the essential local services we provide, such as social care, housing and schools to our growing communities. 

It’s important that you know where to get financial help if you need it. 

If you’ve fallen behind with Council Tax payments, or are struggling to manage, please don’t ignore the problem - get in touch as soon as possible and we’ll do everything we can to help you. 

We can help to make sure you’re receiving any discount or exemption you may be entitled to or discuss arrangements to spread your payments over a longer period of time.

Council Tax Reduction

You may be eligible for help with your Council Tax payments via the Council Tax Reduction Scheme. 

Eligibility depends on your income, including income from people who live with you so you may qualify whether you own or rent your home, you’re working, out-of-work, are retired or a carer. If you have more than £16,000 in savings you will not qualify, although the savings rule does not apply if you receive the guarantee element of Pension Credit. 

You may also qualify if you receive Adult Disability Payment, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment or Carer’s Allowance.

If you have submitted an application for Council Tax Reduction and are awaiting a response, please try to pay what you can while waiting for your application to be assessed.

Apply for Council Tax Reduction

Check if you’re eligible for money off your Council Tax with Citizens Advice Bureau

Help if you have debt

If you’ve built up Council Tax arrears, along with other debts, Citizens Advice Bureau can help. They provides free, independent and confidential advice to local residents on a range of matters including benefits, debt and housing advice.