What is the overall Council Tax increase for 2008/09?
The increase excluding parishes is 5.18%, however if you are liable for a parish charge the overall percentage increase in your bill may be slightly different.
How is this broken down?
Stockton Council increase is 4.5% - an increase of 63p per week over last year for a Band A property
Parish charges are variable
The Fire Authority increase is 4.9%
The Police Authority increase is 9.97%
Police and Fire Precepts - how does it affect the amount of Council Tax I pay?
Local Government Finance is structured so that it requires the Council to collect the Council Tax charge levied by both Cleveland Police and Fire Authorities. The Council is aware of the impact of any increase on local Council Tax payers, but is still obliged to bill and collect it .
Stockton Council has no capacity to influence the Police and Fire Authority Council Tax charges set.
Police Authority enquiries - 01642 301623
Fire Authority enquiries - 01429 872311
What are this years charges?
Click here for a full breakdown of this years charges.
Why is my council tax benefit not showing on my council tax bill?
The new years benefit entitlements should be showing on all accounts where claims have been approved. And all claimants should have recently received a notification of entitlement letter from the Benefits Service. If your benefit has not been awarded you can call a Benefits Advisor on 01642 393829.
Can I change my method of payment to direct debit?
Yes. Call 01642 524600 and a paperless direct debit will be set up immediately via the telephone.
I am a direct debit payer. Can I change my payment date?
Yes. You now have a choice of 4 payments dates for council tax - 1st, 5th, 15th or 28th of each month.
To change your collection date please check that your bank account details are the same then get in touch with us using the contact details on the right of this page
