Council Tax appeals

Council tax penalty appeals

We can impose a civil penalty of £70 in cases where a resident fails, without a reasonable excuse, to supply information, or negligently supplies incorrect information. This is allowed under Schedule 3 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.

We can charge a penalty of £70 to any person who:

  • fails to notify us that they are no longer entitled to a discount
  • fails to notify us that their property is no longer entitled to an exemption
  • fails to supply information following a request from us, or supplies information about a liable person that is materially inaccurate

Where a penalty has been imposed, if a further request for information has still failed or you continue to provide false information, we may impose a further penalty of £280. This will apply each time information is withheld or false information given.

Appealing a penalty

You can appeal against the issue of a penalty within one calendar month of the date on the notice that the civil penalty is issued by asking for a reconsideration of the decision.

An appropriate senior officer within our revenues and benefits section will carry out the reconsideration. You will need to state and provide evidence where appropriate and explain why you feel the decision is wrong, it cannot simply be that you don’t want to pay it or you don’t agree with it.

Appeal online

Use our online form quoting 'Penalty Appeal' in the first line.

Appeal a penalty

What happens next?

If the appeal is not successful, you may appeal to the Valuation Tribunal.

Further information can be found on the Valuation Tribunal Service website. It is also possible to make your appeal directly to the Valuation Tribunal Service.

If you have received a penalty notice and do not agree with the decision

You might be able to appeal the decision if you:

  • do not have the information we have asked for and are unable to provide it
  • have a valid reason for withholding the information
  • dispute that we have contacted you for the information