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Council tax


Council tax is payable on domestic dwellings and is used to pay for the services we provide.


Welcome to the Council tax web pages.

These pages contain detailed information on all aspects of Council tax. Council tax replaced Poll tax on 1st April 1993. The law relating to Council tax is contained within the Local Government Finance Act 1992, and subsequent Regulations. Council tax goes towards paying for council services including education and social services.

The council tax rates are published each year together with information on how rates are assessed, eligibility and how to pay.

Detailed information is available on price banding, current charges, exemptions, payments and recovery action by viewing the left hand margin.

Click here to pay your council tax