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Council Tax Recovery Policy

Your Questions answered

If a summons is issued, do I have to pay costs?

Yes. Costs of £37.00 will be added to your Council Tax bill when a summons is issued. If the full amount, including the £37.00 is not paid in full before the court date, the Council will apply to the Magistrates for a Liability Order and you will incur a further £45.00 costs.

Why do I need to pay by the first of the month?
I have received a Reminder, why is this?
What should I do now I have received this reminder?
What if I am having difficulty in paying?
I keep forgetting to pay, why can't you send me a reminder each month?
What if I pay when I receive the first reminder and get into arrears again?
What if I don't bring my account up to date after receiving the first or second reminder?
What if I don't pay in full?
If a summons is issued, do I have to pay costs?
What happens after the court hearing?
What if I don't think I'm liable for the Council Tax you are charging me?