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Council Tax

The Council Tax Information and Best Value Performance Plan Summary leaflet (1 April 2007 to 31 March 2008) is included with every new Council Tax Demand Notice issued. The leaflet aims to give brief information on How your Council Tax is calculated, How to pay, How to pay less, as well as giving a summary of the Best Value Performance Plan 2007

Council Tax Information and Best Value Performance Plan Summary Leaflet April 2007 to 31 March 2008

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Council Tax Banding

Council Tax valuation bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency

The value of every domestic property is estimated according to the price it would have realised if it had been sold on 1 April 1991. If the value of your property increases or decreases due to general changes in the housing market this will not be a reason for changing your Council Tax band. If you make improvements to your property, e.g. build an extension, which increases its value, there will be no change to the band unless you sell the property. Any change in banding will take effect from the date of sale and the new owner will be liable for the increased charge.

A full list of the Council Tax valuation list can be view on the Valuation Office Agency website.

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HOW TO PAY ALWAYS QUOTE YOUR REFERENCE NUMBER

Direct Debit,from your bank/building society account, this allows the Council to debit your account with the amount due. You will be given 14 days notice of the amount to be debited. Forms are available on request, or we can process your details by telephone. Please telephone 0191 3018626.

Standing Order,from your bank/building society account. Telephone your bank telling them the amounts that you want to pay and quote the following details: Bank:Co-operative Bank Plc Sort Code: 08-90-70 Account Number:61040012 Reference Number:Please quote your reference number from the front of this bill.

Automated 24hr Debit/Credit Card Telephone Line

By telephoning 0191 3018558 and following the instructions.

Revenues Customer Services Debit/Credit Card Telephone Line

By telephoning 0191 3018626 between 8:30am to 5:00pm and asking to make a payment.

NB: CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A 1.5% SERVICE CHARGE

Post to:

Financial Services (Revenues), Annand House, John Street, Meadowfield, Durham DH7 8RG. Cheques, money orders and postal orders should be made payable to City of Durham. Please quote your reference number from the front of this bill on the back.

In person at any of the following Council Offices:

Annand House, John Street, Meadowfield 17 Claypath, Durham Linden Centre, Linden Grove, Coxhoe 8:30am 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday

Rent Collector

Council Tenants can pay to the rent collector. Please quote your reference number.

Post Office:

Please quote National Giro Account:

CITY OF DURHAM ACCOUNT 6083021

Your name and your reference number.

The payment will be subject to a fee.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

If the amount payable has been reduced by a discount, and it is wrong, the taxpayer is required to notify the Council within 21 days of the correct information. If the taxpayer does not, the Council may impose a penalty of £50 on the taxpayer.