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When will your claim start?

Information on when your claim will start.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/cts/cts-start/

Residents’ survey results

% Council Tax on properties from the day they become empty?   Yes 44%   No 56%     We will:   Keep people informed about our empty homes policies through our website and social media Q3
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/housing/empty-homes/empty-homes-surveys-results/residents-survey-results/

Budget overview

An overview of the Cabinet’s proposals for the Revenue and Capital Budgets for 2022/2023.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/finance/budget/budget-202223/budget-overview-202223/

Prevention

of tax evasion, the Council would have to prove that it had in place, reasonable prevention procedures. This would enable the Council to raise a defence. HM Revenue and Customs have produced guidance to help the Council put in place preventative processes and procedures
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/corporate/prevention-of-the-facilitation-of-tax-evasion-policy/prevention/

Household Support Fund

This scheme aims to support households in the most need.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/other-help/household-support/

Policy Statement

of Tax Evasion Policy Policy Statement Back to Prevention of the Facilitation of Tax Evasion Policy Policy Statement Tax Evasion Torbay Council has a zero tolerance approach to all forms of tax
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/corporate/prevention-of-the-facilitation-of-tax-evasion-policy/policy-statement/

Struggling with payments

don’t ignore the problem as it could mean you have to pay a lot more. Could you get your council tax bill reduced? Help with debt Other financial help available This page was last updated over three months ago Help us to improve Your input is important to us and helps us improve the website
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-overpayment/hb-struggling-payments/

What to do if you receive a summons

Find out about what to do if you receive a summons
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/summons/

Cabinet’s Response to Consultation

Provides the Cabinet’s response to the consultation and amended budget proposals
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/finance/budget/budget-202223/cabinets-response-to-consultation/

Chief Finance Officer’s Report

Further information to support the Partnership’s draft Budget for 2022/23
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/finance/budget/budget-202223/cfo-report-202223/

Budget for 2026/2027

Find out about the budget that the Cabinet is proposing for the 2026/27 financial year
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/finance/budget/budget-202627/

Can students claim?

information on which students can claim.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/hb-students/

Adult Social Care Precept

Find out how money is being spent to benefit the residents of Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/adult-social-care-precept/

My Torbay

Find out how to make the most of your My Torbay account so you can see your accounts and claims and track your requests.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/website-help/register/

Ask us to make a payment arrangement

Find out more about making a payment arrangement.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/payment-arrangement/

Cabinet’s Response to Consultation

Read the Cabinet’s response to the consultation and amended budget proposals.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/finance/budget/budget-202425/cabinets-response-to-consultation/

Maintenance

Information about system maintenance affecting our online systems.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/website-help/maintenance/

Upload your documents and evidence

Submit evidence online for your claim.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/cts/cts-upload/

Disputes about charges for an unoccupied property

Find out how to avoid disputes for charges when tenants vacate.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/landlords/disputes/

Chief Financial Officers Report

Read the technical details to support the Cabinet’s budget proposals for 2023/24
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/finance/budget/budget-202425/chief-financial-officers-report/