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Each dwelling is billed for council tax, whether it is a house, bungalow, flat, maisonette, mobile home or house boat, and whether it is owned or rented. Each property is allocated to one of eight bands according to it's market value on 1st April 1991. Properties in band D will pay the basic charge and properties in other bands will be charged proportionately.
Your bill may be reduced if a permanently disabled person (whether an adult or child) lives in the dwelling.
The Council Tax (Decision and Appeals) Regulations 2001 state that any 'person affected' by a relevant decision can ask the Council to revise its decision.
If there has been a reason which stopped or delayed you applying for Council Tax Benefit you can ask for your claim to be 'backdated' so that it starts from an earlier date.
If anything happens during this time which might affect how much benefit you get, you must tell us immediately.
Learn which circumstances make you eligible for Council Tax Benefit
When we give you too much benefit, we call it an 'overpayment'. If we give you too much benefit, we will send you a letter.
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Some properties are exempt from council tax. If you own or occupy a property which is described below and your bill does not show that an exemption has been granted, please contact the Council for advice.
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The council is responsible for collecting the council tax from all households in the area. There are a number of ways you can pay it...
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