Paying Council bills by Direct Debit

Direct Debit is an automated method of paying your bills. The Council will arrange for your bank or building society to transfer your payments directly to the Council. 

If you currently pay by any other method and wish to set up a Direct Debit, you can download the form by clicking on one of the service groups below:

Council Tax ( PDF 29kb)       Business Rates ( PDF 27kb)     Periodic Income ( PDF 406kb)

Complete the form and return it to the address shown on the form. 

Or by Telephone:

To set up a Direct Debit over the telephone, call:

Council Tax:          (0191) 5205555

Business Rates:    (0191) 5531850

Periodic Income:    (0191) 5531858

Click this link to view The Direct Debit Guarantee ( PDF 24 kb)

You should retain a copy of the guarantee

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