What months do you not pay council tax?

February and March are the two months of the year when you don’t pay Council Tax. Find out if you’re eligible for a Council Tax break. If you pay your Council Tax in 10 instalments, then you can look forward to a break in your bill in February and March.

How do I claim my 150 council tax rebate?

If you are eligible to receive and pay your council tax bill by direct debit, you should not have to apply for the tax rebate. The £150 should instead be automatically be credited to your account, with the rebate provided as a separate payment, rather than as part of your council tax bill.

How do I contact Reading Borough Council?

Telephone number. For general enquiries, from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, call 0118 937 3787. For emergencies outside of these hours, call 0118 937 3737.

What council does reading come under?

Reading Borough Council
Reading Borough Council is the local authority for the Borough of Reading in the English county of Berkshire….

Reading Borough Council
Founded 1 April 1974
Preceded by The Council of the Royal County of Berkshire Berkshire County Council
Leadership
Mayor of Reading Rachel Eden, Labour since 17 November 2021

Is reading a London borough?

Reading has had some degree of local government autonomy since 1253, when the local merchant guild was granted a royal charter. Since then, the town has been run by a Borough corporation as a county borough, and as a district of Berkshire.

Can bailiffs break in for council tax?

A bailiff cannot force entry to your home for a council tax debt unless they already have a controlled goods agreement in place. Force is rarely used by bailiffs.

Is it a criminal Offence to not pay council tax?

You can be sent to prison for up to 3 months if the court decides you don’t have a good reason to not pay your Council Tax and you refuse to do so. If the court decides you have something to pay back you may be able to make an arrangement to pay your debt over time.