Newcastle residents can get a discount on their council tax if they meet certain criteria. With the cost of living rising, bills are putting a lot of pressure on families struggling to make ends meet.
If you find yourself unable to pay your bills, particularly your council tax, then the best thing to do is reach out immediately to Newcastle City Council and let them know what’s happening, citizens' advice say. The council may be able to find a way that’s easier for you to pay or even apply discounts you didn’t know you were entitled to.
As a priority debt - which also includes your rent, mortgage, gas, electricity, TV licence, Magistrates Court fines and child support - late payments of council tax can be more serious than for other debts. There is a risk non-payers could lose their home, have their fuel supply cut off or even be sent to prison.
