Pay the council
There are many different reasons payments are made to us. Please follow the steps for the required service from the below list. Please note there isn't an overall account for all services as they all use different systems.
You can make a payment online for the following services using our online payment form:
- Business rates
- Council tax payments
- Council invoices
- Fixed Penalty Notices (e.g. litter or dog fouling fines)
- Rent
- Housing Benefit Overpayments
The following have their own page for you to make payment:
- Garden waste subscription
- Parking fines
- Parking - apply for or renew parking permits
- Planning applications
Other ways to pay
Telephone payments
Call our automated payments line on 01474 337788 to pay for the following:
- Business rates
- Council tax
- Council invoices
- Housing Benefit Overpayments
- Parking fine
- Rent
Our automated payment line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Direct Debit
Direct Debit is a really easy way of making regular payments to us. You can set up a Direct Debit to pay for the following services:
Standing order
When setting up a standing order, include the amount, reference, when and how often you want the payment to come out.
The bank details are:
Sort code: 30-93-60
Account number: 54599860
Internet banking
You can pay for the following services via your own bank's internet payment system:
- Council Tax
- Council Invoices
- Business Rates
- Rent
You will need your reference or account number when making your payment. Our bank account details are:
Sort code: 30-93-60
Account number: 54599860
Post Office and Pay Point
There are various Pay Point outlets and Post Offices across the borough where you can make payments. The barcode on the front of your bill will be scanned and you will be given a receipt. You can pay by cash, debit card or cheque. Use the Pay Point Locator to find your nearest Pay Point outlet. Please note that it can take up to six working days before your payment will reach your account.