Early bin collections

Due to the predicted high temperatures, from Tuesday 23 June until Friday 26 June, please present your bin by 6am if it is your collection day.

Empty properties and second homes

Other empty properties

You may apply for an exemption if one of the following applies:

  • You are a charity
  • You are a prisoner: Council tax discount: an adult in prison
  • You are bankrupt
  • You are unable to occupy your property for legal reasons
  • Your property has been repossessed by your mortgage company
  • Your property is waiting for a minister of religion to occupy it 

To notify us that you have left a property, please complete the change of address form

Last updated: 26/02/2026 10:24