What if I don't pay my council tax?

Action we may take against you

If you fall into arrears, we may take various recovery action, including:

  • issuing reminder and final notices.
  • making deductions from benefits.
  • making deductions from earnings.
  • obtaining court orders.
  • referring the debt to enforcement agents.
  • referring your debt to PaymentPlan
  • requesting the court to make a charge on your property.
  • bankruptcy action against the debtor.
  • committing the debtor to prison.

View our corporate debt recovery policy. 

Any questions?

Please WhatsApp us anytime on 01543 308171 or call 01543 308000, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

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Struggling to pay - contact us straight away

If you owe us money and you are struggling to pay (whether that's a council tax instalment, a benefits repayment or for a service we have provided to you or your business) whatever you do, we recommend you don't ignore it and contact us instead.

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