Pay by Direct Debit

You can use this method to pay for the following:

• Council Tax
• Business Rates
• Housing Rent
• Sundry Debtor Invoices (Including Garden Waste Renewals)
• Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing Lifeline Service

Paying by Direct Debit is simple. Here are a few reasons why:

• No waiting in queues; You can forget about cheques, envelopes and stamps; It's a lot safer than cash; No reminders or Summonses.

Direct debits are also one of the safest payment methods around as:

• You keep control; There's a money back guarantee; We have to give you at least 10 working days advance notice of any changes; You are free to cancel at any time.

Paying by direct debit also makes it cheaper and simpler for the Council to administer, which benefits everyone in Charnwood.

To start paying by Direct Debit, please print off, complete and return the relevant instruction form from the list of services below, please note that for Council Tax you can also call the office directly on 0845 6091258 and set up a Direct Debit over the telephone providing you are the sole signatory on the bank account:

• Council Tax: You can choose to pay on either the 3rd or the 25th of the month.
• Business Rates
• Housing Rents: You can choose to pay either weekly or on 8th, 15th or 25th of the month.

1. To set up a Direct Debit for Garden Waste Bins please call  01509 634563 

2. To set up a Direct Debit for Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing Lifeline payments please call 0800 6335548

Still not convinced? Then why not visit the direct debit Web site to find out more.

Other Payment Methods

For a full list of all payment methods accepted by the Council, including on-line and telephone,  please visit our How to Pay a Bill page