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 over 18 and have Child Benefit paid for you

Anyone who reaches the age of 18 but Child Benefit is still being received for them will be disregarded from council tax.

Child Benefit can be paid to a maximum age of 20 whilst the young person remains in “approved” further education.

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Texts and emails from us about late payments

Apply for money off Council Tax if you are over 18 and have Child Benefit paid for you