Tag: Council Tax

Council Tax Privacy Notice

Posted on October 22, 2018 by
Who is responsible for your data? Fylde Borough Council is the Data Controller for the personal information you have provided. The Council’s Data Protection Officer can be contacted at dpo@fylde.gov.uk or by writing to Data Protection Officer, Town Hall, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1LW. What information do we need? When determining liability for the Council Tax we…

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Tell us Once

Posted on May 01, 2018 by in Council, Resident
When someone dies, it can be a stressful and upsetting time. As well as coping with the emotional distress that a death may bring, you will need to notify a number of different government departments and organisations. These could include adult services, income support, libraries, driver and vehicle licensing agencies and passport services for example. In…

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How to Pay

Posted on April 17, 2018 by in Business, Resident

Payment via Direct Debit

Direct Debit is one of the safest and most convenient ways of paying your bills. Payments are made automatically, so bills are never forgotten, lost in the post or delayed by postal problems Organisations using the Direct Debit scheme have to pass a careful vetting process, and are closely monitored by the banking industry. The…

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Fraud

Posted on April 17, 2018 by in Council, Resident
The most common frauds relate to false claims for discounts and exemptions. This includes single person discount of 25% for sole adult occupiers and student exemption claims. Providing false information in order to avoid…

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Council Tax Bands

Posted on April 16, 2018 by in Resident
It is free to check and challenge your Council Tax band, the bands are set and maintained by the Valuation Office Agency.  You can do so using this link or alternatively by calling 03000 501501 during office hours for the best advice before signing with an outside Company. Council Tax is paid over a maximum of 12…

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Universal Credit

Posted on April 16, 2018 by in Council, Resident
Universal Credit is a new benefit for working age people who are out of work or on a low income. It is run by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and replaces the following six main working age benefits with a single monthly payment: