Council tax

Council tax is a local property tax set up by councils to help pay for local services.

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Pay by direct debit

​If you have a bank or building society account, direct debit is the easiest and safest way to pay.

How much you pay

​The rate of council tax you pay depends on which valuation band your home is placed in.

 
  • Pay your council tax

    Find out ways to pay your council tax and the benefit of direct debit.
  • Reductions

    Find out about situation dependent reductions available.
  • When someone dies

    What you need to do about council tax when someone dies.
  • Appeals

    Find out under what situation you can appeal.
  • Who is liable

    Find out who is responsible for paying council tax for a property.
  • Service standards

    What you can expect plus service performance figures.

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Private landlord fined £7000 for unsafe conditions

A private landlord has been fined £7,000 for failing to licence a house in multiple occupation.

Housing Options Centre closed on 16 and 23 May

Due to staff training the Housing Options Centre will be closed on Wednesday 16 May and Wednesday 23 May 2012 (all day).

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