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Your council tax, benefits and business rates account will be offline

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.

Israel and Gaza Statement

An image of the Mayor's Crest

Our Mayor, Cllr Masuk Miah, has issued the following statement: 

"We are shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of life that is taking place in Israel and the Gaza strip. We hope all parties will exercise restraint, uphold human rights and act within international law. We encourage all sides in the conflict to work towards a peaceful resolution that prevents further loss of life.

"We respect diversity within our community and ask for calm and understanding at this time. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by these recent events."

Published on: 12 October 2023