Council tax for single person

[Baby France]

Hey

I've recently become a single mother.

I notified the council and from paying £97 per month in regards to my council tax...I got a letter saying I am now to pay £107?

This apparently includes the 25% discount.

I've sent an email asking for advice/information...but can anyone shed any light on why its gone UP because we've split up rather than going down?

Thanks

 

[Rags]

Hi, I've no idea why it has gone up, you need to call and confirm the information they have as it may be that they've mixed it up a bit. As the only adult in my house I get a 25% discount, it's not a benefit it's based on the fact that you will use less water and produce less sewage, rubbish and recycling.

 

[Baby France]

I thought it was strange. I emailed them and asked them to ring me?

So.....hopefully I'll find out what's happened!

 

[MrsBop]

Did you pay over 12 months before the change? They automatically do it over 10 months when you notify them of a change which would make it more if that makes sense.

 

[moomin_troll]

I wouldn't wait for a call, they won't make the effort. Call them or if you can, go into the council office and ask why its costing you more.