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Council tax

Council tax

Council Tax was introduced on the 1st April 1993 and replaced the Community Charge or 'Poll Tax'.

Contact the council tax department

Council tax expenditure

What the money provides

Democratic services 12.7%; Cultural Services 20.2%; Environemtal Services 23.4%; Planning and Development 31.3%; Highways and Roads 2.6%; Housing Services 1.8%, Other 8%

Benefits

Benefit can be paid by local councils to help pay your council tax or rent. How much benefit you receive will depend on your circumstances. Use the links below to find out more.

 

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Page Last Updated: 18 May 2010

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