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Council Tax


Service Description: Council Tax is a tax on domestic property collected by your local council. The council tax provides approximately 20% of the council’s gross budget and is a vital element in raising revenue which contributes towards the provision of services to residents.

Also known as:- About Council Tax, Council Tax Discounts, Council Tax Exemptions, Council Tax Reductions, Holiday Homes, Reductions, Second Homes

Your FAQ

Question: I am contractually obliged to live elsewhere in my job, can I have a discount?

Answer: Job-related accommodation is defined as a property being provided to a person (and his or her spouse, or a couple residing together as man and wife) by reason of employment in any of these cases.
1.where it is necessary for the proper performance of the duties of the employment that the employee should reside in the dwelling
2.where the dwelling is provided for the better performance of duties and it is customary for employers to provide dwellings to employees
3.where there is a special threat to the employee's security, special security arrangements are in force and the employee resides in the dwelling as part of those arrangements.


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