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From 5pm on Tuesday 7 October until 5pm Friday 10 October you will not be able to access your council tax, benefits or business rates account online. This is whilst we upgrade our system. Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support online application forms remain available. Our information line also remains open on 0330 123 0081. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Find out about neighbourhood planning

Get involved in neighbourhood planning

If you already live in a neighbourhood area, check which neighbourhood planning measures are in place on our website. If not, you may wish to consider starting the process yourself, or talk to your parish council.  

Read the neighbourhood planningĀ guideĀ from Locality (opens new window)

We can provide guidance and technical help through the neighbourhood planning process. Contact customer services (opens new window) or call 01483 505050. 

In areas with parish councils, the parish council must lead on neighbourhood planning. In areas without parish councils, local people must apply to the council to designate a 'neighbourhood forum'.

Visit the following sites for more information: