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We've started sending council tax and business rates bills, which means our phone lines are set to get really busy. If you have a query about your bill or any other issue, rather than wait on the phone, why not WhatsApp us instead on 01543 308171 instead. If you WhatsApp us before 4pm, we'll aim to get back to you before the end of the same working day. Thank you for your patience and understanding and find out more about WhatsApp. If you have questions about your coucil tax or business rates bill, why not check out these handy guides:

Read our handy council tax bill guide.
Read our handy business rates bill guide.

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