When/How to Pay Your Council Tax or Non-domestic Rates

When to Pay

For a full financial year by 10 monthly instalments due by 15^th day of each month from April to January inclusive.

Bills issued after 1^st April will have their monthly instalments calculated by the number of months left in the financial year less one.

By a single payment by the 15^th April.

Twice yearly with a sum equal to five monthly instalments by the 15^th April with the balance by 15^th September.

Methods of payment

There are a number of different methods of payment available for you to choose from. We would prefer you to use one of the electronic methods set out below as they are safer, more secure and very efficient.

How do I pay electronically ?

Direct Debit

A convenient and inexpensive method of making payments via your bank. Follow this link for a downloadable form.

Your Bank's Internet Banking service

Making payments by visiting your bank's web site.

Your Bank's Telephone Banking Service

Instructing your bank to make payments by telephone.

The Council's Telephone Payment system

Debit/Credit card payments can be made using the Council's 24 hour telephone system (for Credit card payments a 1.5% transaction charge will apply).

The Council's Internet Payment system

Debit/Credit card payments can be made securely online by following the links on this web site (for Credit card payments a 1.5% transaction charge will apply).

Problems Paying?

If you are experiencing financial difficulties or problems in paying and would like advice or assistance, please click here for the Council tax & business rates contact details.

Your problems or difficulties can be discussed and it may be possible to make a suitable alternative arrangement for settlement.

Click here for details of agencies providing financial or benefit advice.