Important information about our Council Tax team

Council Tax bills are now being issued to notify households of their new charge for the forthcoming financial year.

The issue of almost 52,000 bills generates significant enquiries for our Council Tax team so we ask that customers please bear with us during this extremely busy time.

Our phone line opening hours have changed to allow the team dedicated time to process the high volume of enquiries coming in, so if you do need to speak to the team, please be aware that phone lines may be busy and you may be asked to call back. 

If you need to contact the team, you can complete an online form.  Once we have processed your enquiry we will get back to you.

If you have contacted the team and are awaiting a reply, please be patient, we will be in touch as soon as we can. If possible, please avoid contacting the team to ask for a progress update as this generates additional work and may delay your enquiry.

Our phone line opening hours week commencing 13 March

If you need to speak to a Council Tax Officer, you can do so on:

• Monday 13 March and Tuesday 14 March between 9am and 2pm
• Wednesday 15 between 10am and 2pm
• Thursday 16 and Friday 17 between 9am and 2pm

Our phone line opening hours from 20 March

• Our phone line will be closed on a Monday and Tuesday
• Our phone line will be open on a Wednesday between 10am and 2pm and a Thursday and Friday between 9am and 2pm

Important information -  cost of living

With the cost of living increasing, many people are finding it difficult to cover essential daily living costs.

A range of measures are available to help people boost their income. Don't assume you're receiving everything you're entitled to, always check, and if you're still struggling or in doubt, get in touch.

Find out more: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support