Suggested Council Services:   Council Tax Council Tax Support

Recovery methods we can use

Find out the methods we can use to recover a debt if you have not paid your Council Tax.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/behind-with-my-payments/recovery-methods/

Questions from Ask Us Event

The answers to questions about Town Councils asked at the Questions from Ask Us event held on 1 October 2019.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/new-town-councils/ask-us-answers/

Deductions for other adults living with you

Information on deductions for non-dependants that could reduce the amount you get.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/hb-cts/cts/cts-can-you-get/cts-deductions/

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/

Private tenancies

If you rent from a private landlord we will use a Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate to work out your benefit.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/hb-cts/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/private-tenancies/

Single Person Discount (SPD) Review

What to do if you have received a SPD review letter.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/other-information/spd-review/

How much will this cost you?

Find out how much a Town Council might cost you.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/new-town-councils/town-council-costs/

Reducing the bill for people on low income

Find out about help available for someone on a low
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/reducing-your-bill/low-income/

Advice for homeowners

Get help and advice if you own your home.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/housing/homeowners/

Stillbirths

Information on how to register a stillbirth.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/registrar/stillbirths/

Get a copy bill

Find out the easiest way to view your business rates account
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/business-rates/get-a-copy-business-rates-bill/

Advice for landlords

Get help and advice if you are a landlord renting a property or are thinking of becoming a landlord.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/housing/advice-for-landlords/

How the council works

Find your parliamentary representative and learn how we conduct our business.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/how-the-council-works/

Universal Credit for couples

Information for couples about when to claim Universal Credit.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/universal-credit/uc-couples/

Council meetings and decisions

Details of meetings and decisions, including access to minutes and agendas, and how to get involved.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/how-the-council-works/meetings-and-decisions/

Change how and when you pay

Ask us to make changes to the way you pay or how often you pay your Council Tax.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/paying-your-bill/change-your-payments/

Accessing your credit report for £2

Find out what a credit report is and how you can access yours.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/behind-with-my-payments/debt-advice/credit-report/

New Town Councils

Find out how we could deliver local services with local communities in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/new-town-councils/

If you are self-employed

Information on how self-employed earnings are calculated when working out Housing Benefit.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/hb-cts/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/hb-working/hb-self-employed/

Report a benefit cheat

Tell us about people who might be committing benefit fraud.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/hb-cts/housing-benefit/hb-change/hb-cheat/