We are urging residents to check whether they are still eligible for the 25% Single Person Discount on their Council Tax bill.

A short amnesty period is running from Monday 24 November to Sunday 7 December 2025, during which residents are urged to report any changes in their circumstances and cancel the discount, if they are no longer entitled to it, without facing any penalties.

Examples of changes that affect Single Person Discount eligibility:

  • A partner has moved in with you.
  • Children turn 18 year of age and no longer in full time education.
  • You’ve rented out a spare room to a lodger.
  • Children (aged 18 or over) have returned to live at home after previously moving out.

If you are no longer eligible and fail to notify the Council by 7 December 2025, you may face:

  • Cancellation of the discount as far as evidence will allow.
  • A £70 civil penalty added to your Council Tax bill.
  • In serious cases, prosecution for fraudulently claiming the discount.

Notify us by completing the SPD amnesty online form - coming soon.