We know that some people find it difficult to pay their Council Tax from time to time. If this happens to you, please get in touch with us immediately on 01904 551558 - don't wait until we send you a reminder.

We will check whether you are getting all the reductions you are entitled to.

If you get into arrears with your instalments we will send a reminder showing how much you need to pay to bring your account up to date. We will not issue any more than two reminders in each financial year. If you do not pay, or you bring your account up to date but fail to make future payments on time, you will lose the right to pay by instalments, and the full charge will become due.

If this happens and you do not pay the full charge, a summons will be issued and the council will take action through the Magistrates' Court to obtain a liability order against you. All costs associated with this action will be added to your bill.

When issued, a liability order will allow the council to take payments direct from your earnings, income support or pension credit, or to instruct bailiffs to seize your goods and sell them at auction. This may involve further costs for which you would be liable.