What happens if I don't pay my Council Tax?
Bills & Reminders
A bill is sent for the annual charge (1st April - 31st March) payable by a maximum of ten monthly instalments. If you miss a payment we will take action to recover the money.
We will issue a reminder notice for any unpaid instalment. The overdue amount must then be paid. If you bring your account up to date within seven days of the reminder your monthly instalments will continue as shown on your bill.
If the overdue amount is not paid within seven days, you will lose the right to pay by instalments and the full amount becomes payable. No further reminders will be sent. A Court summons will be issued which includes £70.00 costs, payable in addition to the charges that are due.
If you fall behind again we will send a second reminder. If you bring your account up to date within seven days of this reminder your monthly instalments will continue as shown on your bill.
If the overdue amount is not paid, you will lose the right to pay by instalments and the full amount becomes payable. No further reminders will be sent. A Court summons will be issued which includes £70.00 costs, payable in addition to the charges that are due.
If you bring your account up to date after the second reminder but do not pay as shown on your bill for the third time, you will lose the right to pay by instalments and the full amount becomes payable. If this overdue amount is not paid in full a Court summons will be issued which includes £68.00 costs, payable in addition to the outstanding charge.
Please now see the section Council Tax Summonses.
