Council Tax reminder letter
If your payment is late or you do not pay, we'll send you a reminder. This will be through a letter, text or voice message.
We normally send only one reminder before taking further action.
If you have only missed one payment, you can pay online.
If you still do not pay
If you do not pay following this, we'll send you a summons to appear at the Magistrates Court.
If you've received a summons, you can still make an arrangement to pay but:
- you'll have to pay the court costs
- we'll still apply for a Liability Order at the Magistrates’ Court
How to request a repayment arrangement
If you do not make an arrangement and it goes to court, you will receive a £83 court costs and lose your right to pay by instalments.
After a Liability Order is granted
After a Liability Order is granted in favour of the council by the Magistrate, we can instruct the Department for Works and Pensions or your employer to make deductions from your benefits or your earnings. This is done through making a request for attachments.
If you need to discuss your situation with us
You can contact the Customer Services Council Tax Team or complete the online enquiry form.
Telephone: 01582 510342