Residents

Details on discretionary housing payments, housing benefits and Universal Credit.

Council Tax

Council Tax Overview and Paying
Council Tax Discounts, Exemptions and Support
Notify us if you have moved into the borough or have changed address
Book an online appointment
Council Tax - Voice messages and texts
Single Person Discount Review - 2025
Council Tax Disabilities Reduction Review - 2025
Council Tax, Business Rates, Sundry Debts and Benefits Online Portal

The Council is committed to reducing the amount of waste that is generated locally. Find out where locally recycling centres are, when bins are collected, how to order extra bins and how to dispose of garden waste, hazardous waste and bulky items.

Planning and building control

Building control
Local plans and policies
Pre-application planning advice
Planning information
Planning forms
Planning enforcement
Compliance with planning conditions and obligations
Emergency Planning
Local land charges

Parking and roads

We offer pay and display cark parks as well as a residents' parking scheme. Find out where you can park in the Borough, how to pre-pay for a car park space, exemptions for contractors and others and how to appeal against parking fines.