Last updated:
10th February 2026
How we recover unpaid Council Tax
Contact us
If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax, you should contact the council as soon as possible to discuss your situation and arrange a payment plan. You may also be eligible for discounts, exemptions or reductions depending on your circumstances.
Visit our Council Tax discounts page to learn about discounts and exemptions.
For information about financial assistance, go to the Council Tax Reduction page.
Broader help and advice is available on our Cost of Living web page.
How to pay your Council Tax bill
What happens if you do not pay your Council Tax
If you miss a Council Tax payment, we will start the recovery process. The process has 3 stages:
