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Changes to Welfare Reform

From 1st April 2013 Council Tax Benefit will be abolished and replaced by Local Council Tax Support (LCTS)

Changes from April 2013.

Council Tax and Business Rates Frequently Asked Questions

What is Council Tax?

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Council Tax is a property based tax. The amount payable may vary depending on the number of people who live in the property. Council Tax goes towards paying for council services including education and social services. Additional charges are made by the Cleveland Police Authority and Cleveland Fire Authority. This is collected by Hartlepool Borough Council in addition to the charge made for council services.

The council receives money from the government and income from Business Rates. However this is not enough to cover the cost of Council services. The difference is made up by the Council Tax you pay.


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Pages in Council Tax and Business Rates Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is Council Tax? » You are here
  2. Who has to pay Council Tax?
  3. How much Council Tax will I have to pay?
  4. Is it possible to reduce the amount I have to pay?
  5. How can I pay?
  6. What can I do if I can't pay my bill?
  7. What happens if I don't pay my bill?
  8. Why do I have summons costs added to my account?
  9. Do I have to pay the costs?
  10. I'm moving house. What do I need to do?
  11. Who has to pay the Business Rates?
  12. How much will I have to pay in Business Rates?
  13. What is a rateable value?
  14. On what day of the month are Business Rate Instalments due?
  15. Do I have to pay Business Rates on an empty property?
  16. Do I get a reduction in my Business Rates if I am a small business?
  17. What are transitional arrangements?
  18. On what grounds can I appeal against a rateable value?
  19. How do I make an appeal?
  20. How will my appeal affect the amount of Business Rates I have to pay?
  21. Should I use a rating adviser?

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