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Your council tax and business rates explained 2009/09
Your council tax and business rates explained 2008/09 (pdf)

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Business rates

Value for money

Council tax

Council tax is set by councils to help pay for local services such as refuse collection, schools and libraries. It is a property-based charge with one bill for each household. The amount payable depends on the band the property is placed into by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).

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Bands

Find out the amount of council tax for each band.

Council tax and housing benefit

Information on applying for housing benefit.

Discounts and exemptions

Who is entitled to a reduction or exemption from council tax and how to claim.

Payment methods

How to pay your council tax.

Who pays council tax

Who is responsible for paying council tax.

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Contact details for council tax

Budget book 2008-2009
The budget book provides an overview of the council's revenue budget for 2008-2009 and capital programme 2008-2011.