Hot weather

The weather is exceptionally hot. View guidance on conserving water and staying safe in hot weather and what to do if you see someone sleeping on the streets on Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP).

Make sure your email is genuine

Please be aware that some emails received by residents regarding late payments are not from the council. If you are unsure, you can check your online account, pay online or contact us. Learn more on these types of emails at National Cyber security.

Challenges to the legality of Council Tax

Last updated: 20 December 2022

How to correctly challenge or appeal your Council Tax bill

Details of how to challenge your Council Tax bill or band are available on our website.

Very occasionally we get people who are convinced that using an archaic law means they don’t have to pay Council Tax and there are many misleading articles and templates on the internet regarding the legality of Council Tax.

Anyone drawing on these for advice should exercise caution and seek proper legal advice before attempting to use them as a defence against Council Tax liability based on contract, consent or common law. Please see our common questions page for more information.

If your challenge relates to the principles of Council Tax legislation and administration, then Judicial Review is there to give the public the chance to challenge the council’s use of its administrative powers.

Recent challenges have confirmed the legality of Council Tax and can be viewed online.

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