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Council Tax

Council Tax pays for local services we all use, and vital services fewer of us need but are relied on.

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Pay your Council Tax

Pay online through our eBilling & ePayments system. View your Council Tax entitlements on OpenAshfield

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Council Tax refunds

If you have a credit on your Council Tax account you can apply for a refund with our online form

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Moving house and registering to pay Council Tax

If you're moving to Ashfield you can register to pay Council Tax on a property in the district using our online form

Last updated: 08 September 2025

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Council Tax support

You may be able to get Council Tax support depending on your circumstances, including if you are on a low income, or in receipt of benefits.

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Temporary absence from home

Find out how long you can be temporarily away from home for Council Tax discounts and Housing Benefits

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Council Tax discretionary discount scheme

You might be able to apply to have your council tax reduced under the Council Tax Discretionary Discount Scheme.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Problems paying Council Tax

If you are struggling to make your Council Tax payments let us know straight away.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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What your Council Tax pays for

Find out which public services your Council Tax pays for, and how we spend Council Tax across our services, as well as how much you pay by band & area

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Make Council Tax changes

Make Council Tax changes

Last updated: 08 September 2025

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Council Tax discounts

There are Council Tax discounts available where there is only one adult or no adults in a property, for unoccupied properties, and in some other circumstances.

Last updated: 28 January 2026

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Council Tax banding

Find out which band your property is and how much the Council Tax is for the year. Find out about reductions to the Council Tax banding

Last updated: 05 March 2026

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Exempt properties

Find out why properties can be exempt from Council Tax - from empty properties to who lives there

Last updated: 28 January 2026

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Council Tax appeals

If you don't agree with the decision we've made on your exemptions or discounts, or the banding of your property, you can appeal - find out how.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Deceased persons

You can report the death of a person using our online form to update Council Tax and Housing Benefit records.

Last updated: 11 September 2025

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Open Ashfield for residents

This is an external link and will direct you to the website of: Open Ashfield for residents.

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Elections and voting

Elections and voting

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Voting - where and how

How and where to register and cast votes in elections within Ashfield

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Postal vote

If you are unable to get to a polling station on election day you can register in advance for a postal vote. Find out how & when to apply

Last updated: 09 September 2025

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Proxy vote

If you aren't able to vote in person you can ask someone you trust to do it for you. Find out how and when to apply for a proxy vote.

Last updated: 12 December 2025

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Polling stations

Find out where to vote, & which polling station you should go to when voting in elections, as well as what to expect inside a polling station

Last updated: 09 September 2025

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Voter ID

Voter ID

Last updated: 14 January 2026

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Electoral register

The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everyone registered to vote. You can check if you're on the register, or be added or removed here.

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Republication of the Electoral register

Republication of the Electoral register

Last updated: 01 September 2025

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Verification number for petitions

The Council is required to publish a figure equivalent to 5% of the number of local government electors in the district to determine the validity of petitions.

Last updated: 30 January 2026

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