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Find your local authority in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Find out the Council Tax band for a property, register any changes to the property or challenge the band in England or Wales by looking up the property's address or postcode online
Pay Council Tax online or by other methods, like direct debit to your local council
How to apply for a council house or flat - housing waiting lists, types of tenancies, the Right to Buy scheme and repairs, complaining about the council
Check with your council if you're eligible for a discount on your Council Tax
How local councils work in England - types of council, decision-making, council finances, local councillors and making complaints
The Council for Science and Technology (CST) advises the Prime Minister on science and technology policy issues across government. The council is an expert committee, supported by a secretariat in the Government Office for Science.
How your local council can help if you're struggling to pay Council Tax - and what action they can take to get any money you owe from you
Apply to your local council for Council Tax Reduction if you're on a low income or benefits - this replaced Council Tax Benefit
Apply for council housing through your local council - you'll usually have to join a waiting list
Your Council Tax bill - how to work it out, who has to pay, discounts and exemptions for students and disabled people, second homes, empty properties, paying the bill and getting the Council Tax rebate.
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Complain to your council if they have done something wrong, failed to provide a service or not followed correct procedures
How to challenge your Council Tax band if you think you're paying too much Council Tax because your band is wrong.
Help you can get from your council’s Household Support Fund if you cannot afford to pay for essentials like energy bills and food.
How to appeal to your council or the Valuation Tribunal about a Council Tax bill, fine or completion notice
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) explains how domestic properties are valued for Council Tax bands.
How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
Guides for councils to understand what checks are needed for potential sponsors and their accommodation, how to access and use Foundry and the council's role in the scheme.
Documents relating to the inspection into the governance of Liverpool City Council and the best value intervention.
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