If you don't pay your council tax or don't keep to an agreement to pay, we will issue you with a court summons.
This means we have applied to the magistrates' court for the legal power, or a
liability order, to take further action against you to recover unpaid council tax.
If you are struggling to pay your council tax and have received
court summons, you may be able to agree a payment arrangement.
Request a payment plan online
External link
You can also use the link above if a liability order has been granted against you.
If an attachment of earnings, deduction from benefit or enforcement agent action is in place, an arrangement will not be set. Please contact Council Tax Recovery to discuss your account.
If you do not receive a letter within 7 working days, please
contact us.
If you ignore a reminder, you will be sent a court summons and you will have to pay additional costs.
Going to a court hearing
Most of the time, it’s not necessary to go to court. Over the phone we will try to agree a special payment arrangement, check your entitlement to benefits and investigate any unresolved query.
Contact us as soon as possible to talk about your situation or your court summons.
Phone: 0113 376 0362 (Monday to Thursday 9am to 2pm, Friday 9am to 1pm)
How do I pay the amount shown on the summons?
How to pay your council tax.
