Can I withhold my Council Tax payment?
You're legally obliged to pay your Council Tax even if you're
unhappy with some or all of the services provided by us.
Council Tax isn’t a payment for individual services it's a tax
on the occupation or ownership of property and only partly funds
council services – the majority of what we spend is funded by
business rates and government grants. In order to be able to
provide local services such as schools, care for the elderly, and
road maintenance it's vital that Council Tax is paid by all
residents who are liable for it.
If you're unhappy with any of the services provided
you can complain by getting in touch with us. Whilst the
frustration caused by a lack of refuse collection, gritting of
minor roads or any other service is understandable residents cannot
legally withhold payment of Council Tax or claim a refund for these
reasons.
If payment is withheld then action for the recovery of unpaid
Council Tax will be taken.