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Frequently Asked Questions: Council tax
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Council tax helps to finance local government and other local services.
The money raised by council tax is used to make up the difference between the funding we get from central government and the money we need to supply all the services needed in the Borough of Wellingborough.
It was introduced in April 1993 and replaced the community charge.
Q: Why do I have to pay council tax?
Q: What if I have trouble paying?
Q: Why have I received a reminder or Final Notice for my Council Tax?
Q: I have received a final notice for Council Tax. Can I just bring my instalments up to date instead?
Q: How can I stop Court proceedings?
Q: How much money would be taken from my wages on an attachment of earnings?
Q: How much money would be taken from my benefit on an attachment of benefits?