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Highest ever collection rates
Published: 19/06/2014
New figures published by the Welsh Government show that Flintshire is the top
authority in North Wales and joint top across the whole of Wales for the
collection of council tax.
In 2013-14, the Council collected 97.9 per cent of council tax, the highest
in-year collection rate ever achieved in Flintshire – and an increase of 0.1
per cent on the previous year.
An increase of 0.1 per cent may only sound a small figure but in hard cash it
equates to £60,000 of extra income.
As well as maximising collection, the council tax service continues to
transform the way it operates by making it easier for residents to pay their
bills. Households in Flintshire can now pay by weekly direct debits – one of
few councils in Wales to offer such a flexible payment scheme.
Flintshire residents can also elect to receive their bills by email and with
emails being sent out same day there will never any issue of bills being
delayed in the post. Residents who sign up to receive bills electronically will
still have the choice to download and print bills.
Commenting on the announcement, Councillor Aaron Shotton, Leader of the Council
said: “It’s a great achievement, especially in the current economic climate and
it’s also good news for Flintshire residents meaning more money is coming into
the Council sooner to help pay for vital front line services.
“Im delighted that we have improved our council tax collection rate for the
sixth year running where we have either maintained or improved our collection
position.”
Cllr Shotton went on to say that: “We also recognise that some households may
struggle to pay and we would urge anyone who is finding it difficult to pay to
make early contact with the council tax service so that we can provide
practical help and guidance on the best way to pay.”