Other sources of Revenue include Central Government funding and Business Rates.

Council tax is based on the estimated value of the property and the number of adults living in it.

The Council Tax was introduced in 1993/94 to replace the Poll Tax. Each residential property is placed in one of the eight Council Tax valuation bands determined by its estimated market value on 1st April 1991.

More information on Exemptions:

• How much Council Tax do I have to pay?
• What are the valuation bands?
• Can I appeal if I feel my property has not been banded correctly?

There are discounts to Council Tax bills, including where only one adult lives in the property. Bills are also reduced for properties with people on low incomes, some people with disabilities and some other special cases.

More information on Discounts:

• Do I qualify for any discount?
• I am disabled. Do I qualify for a discount?
• Can I get help if I am unemployed or on a low wage?
• Council Tax and Housing Benefit

If you have been getting a discount and your circumstances change, it is important that you inform us or else you may be fined. Information about changed circumstances.

Ashfield District Council sets its own element of the Council Tax. Other elements of the total Bill are set by Nottinghamshire County Council, the Police and Fire authorities, and (if you live in those areas) Selston and Annesley / Felley Parish Councils.

Download a breakdown between authorities of Council Tax by property band 2010/11 (PDF).

Ashfield District Council is the designated billing authority who collects the total Council Tax revenue for the district. Payments can be made by Direct Debit, through Internet banking, by debit or credit card, by cheque, at Post Offices using a swipe card, and at our cash offices.

For more information on payments, see:

• Paying Council Tax by Direct Debit
• Other ways to pay, including electronic payments
• What happens if I don't pay on time?

For any further queries, please contact the Revenues Division.