Make sure your email is genuine

Some emails being received by residents about late payments are not from the council. If you're unsure, you can check your online account, pay online or contact us. Learn more about these types of emails at National Cyber security.

What to do with Council Tax when someone dies

If the property is sold, rented out or becomes occupied

If the sole occupant has passed away, you will need to let us know when the property is:

  • sold
  • rented out
  • occupied

Contact us

You will need to contact us by email on [email protected], letting us know the:

  • date of completion, tenancy start date, date of transfer to a beneficiary or date of occupation
  • name of the new owners or occupiers