Further information

Reminders

You will only ever receive one reminder notice. If you continue to pay late after receiving this reminder you will receive a final notice and lose your right to pay by instalments. If the full amount on the final notice is not paid, a summons will be sent and you will be charged legal costs of £35.

If you receive a summons

If you are unable to pay the amount shown on the summons you should contact us immediately to discuss your account. We will be able to advise you on the best course of action and offer a payment arrangement. If the amount remains unpaid we will obtain a Liability Order and further costs of £15.00 will be incurred. You will have the opportunity of attending the court, but this is only to determine your liability, not your ability to pay.

Any questions relating to the rateable value will not be dealt with by the court.

Payment of the amount in the summons

Where payment (or arrangement for payment) of the amount on the summons has not been made, further recovery action will be taken. Further action involves the use of bailiffs, and this will incur additional costs, bankruptcy or liquidation and ultimately committal to prison.

If you have made arrangements to pay, the Liability Order will be held until payment is made in full.

If you receive a notice from us regarding non-payment of your business rates do not ignore it. This may mean that further action will be taken and additional charges made.

If you are unable to pay your business rates please get in touch with us - our contact details are below.