Problems paying your council tax
Tell us if you are struggling to pay, and find out how we recover council tax debt and how you can access support.
Council tax Christmas opening hours
The council tax line will be closed from Wednesday 27 December 2023 to Monday 1 January 2024.
It will reopen Tuesday 2 January 2024.
If you don't pay your council tax
Find out what happens if you don't pay your council tax, summons and liability.
How we recover council tax debt
If we cannot agree a payment plan and we have obtained a liability order we have more powers to recover the debt.
What happens when we cannot recover your council tax charges
In cases where none of our standard options to recover the money are successful or practical, we may seek charging orders, bankruptcy or a committal.
Council tax support
You may be eligible for support to pay your council tax, or free advice on debt arrears.