Please note: John Lewis Partnership credit card-holders will no longer be able to use their Mastercards from 6pm on 31 October 2022. 

Pay your Council Tax

There are several different ways that you can pay your Council Tax. All payments (other than direct debit) must be paid on or before 15th of the month.

If you would like to check your balance, the easiest way would be to register for our online accountUsing the online account, you can also set up e-billing, enabling you to manage your bill via email and go paperless billing

Direct Debit is the most efficient and convenient way to pay your Council Tax.

You can pay by Direct Debit if you have a bank or building society current account. We offer four different payment dates 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd of the month.

You can Set up your Direct Debit online.

Our handy video below provides a step by step guide on how to set up a Direct Debit.

The payment reference number in this instance will be the council tax reference number for the account which starts with a 7 and is a 9 /10 digit number’

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Setting up a Direct Debit

Please note that there isn't a voice over for this video.

Pay your Council Tax online by debit or credit card using our secure payment form.

The payment reference number in this instance will be the council tax reference number for the account which starts with a 7 and is a 9 /10 digit number’

If you would like to make a payment via an online Bank Transfer, the council's bank details are:

Sort code: 60-02-36
Account number: 52507637
Account name: Direct Credit Account

You must quote your Council Tax account number as a reference only, this can be found on the front of your bill.

Please allow 5 working days for payments to reach us.

If you would like to pay your Council Tax by standing order, the council's bank details are:

Sort code: 57-23-07
Account number: 00000000
Account Name: Collection Account

You must quote your Council Tax account number as a reference only, this can be found on the front of your bill.

You can pay by debit card or credit card by calling the council's 24 hour Automated Payments line on 01279 502222.

You will need your Council Tax account reference number which is shown on the front of this bill.

If you would like to pay your Council Tax at the Bank, the council's bank details are:

Sort code: 57-23-07
Account number: 00000000
Account Name: Collection Account

You must quote your council tax account number as a reference only, this can be found on the front of your bill.