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Council Tax Recovery

The flowchart below shows what will happen if you don't pay your Council Tax on time.

Council Tax Bill This shows when to pay each month and how much is due.THENIf you don’t pay by the due date we will send you a reminder.THENIf you pay but are late with another payment we will send a second reminder. No further reminders will be sent.
THENTHEN
If you don’t pay the amount shown on the reminder, within the time stated installments are cancelled and a Final Notice will be sent and the full amount is now due.
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If you don’t pay the ful amount you will receive a Court summons. £75 costs will be added to your account.THENA Liability Order will be granted at Court for the amount owed.l
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The debt may now be passed to a bailiff to collect. You will have to pay further costs and the bailiff may take your goods to sell at auctions. OR We can take money straight from your earnings or Benefits.
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Bankruptcy or Charging Order OR Imprisonment
Pay on time by setting up a Direct Debit. You can pay on the 1st, 15th or 25th of each month or half yearly. Download the Direct Debit Mandate or call 01803 207207 to set up now.

If you can't pay your Council Tax you may be entitled to Beneft. Visit the Applying for Benefits page for more information.



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