Council Tax - Arrears

What if I am having difficulty maintaining payments?

It is important that you contact us to discuss the situation as soon as possible so that action may be taken before your account falls into arrears.

Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a discount, exemption or benefits to help reduce the amount you have to pay.

What will happen if I do not mantain payments?

If you have not made payment in accordance with your installments the authority will commence recovery proceedings against you by issuing a recovery notice. Please visit the links below for advice on what to do should you receive a recovery notice.

Reminder or Final Notice - Further information and advice

Summons - Further information and advice

If your account remains outstanding following the issue of a summons the authority will apply for a Liability Order at the Magistrates Court. The Liability Order gives the authority additional recovery powers. Please visit the links below for advice on what to do should a Liability Order be granted against you or further recovery action taken.

Liability Order - What is a Liability Order and what recovery powers does it grant the authority?

Attachments of Earnings - What if an Attachment of Earnings has been served on my employer?

Bailiffs - What if your account is passed to Bailiffs?

Committal to Prison - What if the authority are considering committal to prison proceedings?

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Last updated 05/01/2012