You should only complete a payment arrangement offer if you have received a summons. This will allow us to consider an acceptable payment arrangement. We may even agree to extend payments outside the current financial year.
It would be helpful if you could make a list of your income and outgoings, before you contact us. This will help us work out how much you can reasonably afford to repay each week or month. You need to make sure that you can maintain the payment arrangement so that you do not fall further in to debt.
You must always pay the following 'priority bills' first, before you pay for credit cards, loans, pay to view TV, etc:
These are 'priority' debts because late payment can have more serious consequences than for other debts. You could:
Make an arrangement to pay online
Or, you can contact us on 0191 278 7878 and ask for council tax.
If you are struggling or overwhelmed with ongoing financial difficulty, do not worry. There are many organisations that can provide free debt advice. Please visit the links below to read more about these.