Christmas and New Year closure information
Our council offices and phone lines will close at 4pm on Wednesday 24 December and reopen at 9am on Monday 5 January 2026.
See our service arrangements for customers during this time.
Online forms, downloads and policies
See what Council Tax forms, downloads and policies are available.
Available online forms
Council Tax payment refund
Submit a request to reclaim overpaid Council Tax.
Long term empty Council Tax declaration
Declare a property that has been unoccupied long-term for potential Council Tax adjustments.
Second home Council Tax declaration
Notify the Council of a property used as a second home for tax purposes.
Benefits - submit documents/evidence
Upload supporting documents for your benefits application or review.
Available document downloads
About your Council Tax 2025-26
Information explaining how your Council Tax is calculated and used for the 2025–26 financial year.
Third party consent
A form allowing someone else to act on your behalf in Council Tax or benefits matters.
Backdated Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction
Apply for benefits or reductions to be backdated to an earlier date.
