Early bin collections
Due to the predicted high temperatures, from Monday 13 July until Friday 17 July, please present your bin by 6am if it is your collection day.
50% council tax discount
Overview
In certain situations, we count the property (and not the people in the property) for council tax purposes. This is a 50% discount which applies in the following situations:
- People staying in certain hostels or night shelters
- Members of religious communities (monks and nuns)
- A person who is living alone who qualifies for the apprentice council tax discount
To apply
- Visit my 'council tax' and complete our online form. Please note that following this link to apply online will involve setting up an online account first.
Last updated: 05/01/2026 13:27
