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Council Tax recovery

How we recover Council tax debt and what you need to do if we start legal proceedings against you.

Council Tax reminder notices

What you need to do if you receive a reminder notice for Council Tax.

Council Tax final notices

What you need to do if you receive a final notice for Council Tax.

Council Tax magistrates' court summons

What you need to do if you receive a magistrates' court summons for Council Tax.

Council Tax liability orders

A liability order lets us take money direct from certain benefits or your wages.

Council Tax deductions from wages or benefits

What happens if we arrange to deduct money from your wages to pay your debt.

Council Tax enforcement agents and bailiffs

What happens if we pass your debt to an enforcement agent for collection.

Council Tax committal hearing

What happens if we ask the court to issue a summons for you to attend a hearing.

Council Tax insolvency and charging orders

What happens if we take bankruptcy or liquidation proceedings against you.

Council Tax payment arrangements

Tell us about your income and household spend before agreeing to a payment arrangement.

Text and email reminder service

If your council tax account falls into arrears, we may send you a text or email. Find out how to check if these messages are genuine.

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