Texts and emails from us about late payments

We will be texting or emailing residents who are late paying their Council Tax. This communication is genuine but if you’d like reassurance you can log in to check your online account or pay online. There is no need to contact us if you've already paid.

Apply for money off Council Tax if you are a foreign language assistant

To be eligible for money off Council Tax, a foreign language assistant must both:

  • be registered with the British Council as a foreign language assistant
  • have a current appointment as a foreign language assistant at a school or other educational institution in Great Britain

Evidence required

You will need to provide documentation showing:

  • details of your current appointment
  • the date the appointment ends

Apply for money off Council Tax

Apply by emailing [email protected] with your details and the evidence above.