Pay your council tax

The easiest way to pay your Council Tax is by Direct Debit, saving you time as payments are taken automatically. You do not need to set up a new Direct Debit each year, as we will update your Direct Debit with the correct amount each April.

Ensure you make any payments on your bill if they are due before your first Direct Debit payment is taken.

What do I need to set up a Direct Debit

You will need your:

• Council Tax payment reference or account number, which can be found on your Council Tax bill
• Bank or Building Society name, address, account number, and sort code - you can find these details in your online banking account or on a bank statement

Payment dates

You have the option of paying:

• every week on a Friday
• every two weeks on a Friday
• 12 payments over 12 months
• 10 payments over 12 months with the option of no payments in:
  • February and March
  • July and August
  • December and January
• 1 payment every 3 months (April, July, October, and January)
• a single payment each year

Monthly payments can be taken on the 1st, 15th, or 28th of the month.

How to set up a direct debit

Online

The quickest and easiest way to set up a direct debit is online.

Set up a Direct Debit

Phone

You can set up a direct debit over the phone on 0800 393811.

Post

You can download and complete your direct debit mandate, then post it in a stamped envelope to:

Download a direct debit mandate

In-person

You can visit one of our council Service or Access Points to set up a direct debit.

Find a Service or Access Point

Amending an existing Direct Debit

If you want to change your Direct Debit details, you will need to follow the same steps as setting up a direct debit for the first time.

This helps make sure your payments are taken correctly and securely.

As with the first time you set up your Direct Debit, you will need your Council Tax account number and your bank details, including your sort code and account number.