council tax late payment fine!

[leamington 1642]

hi.my local council have told me again if I am late paying more than twice in any one year they can charge me £70 for late payment!!, they did this last year!.is there anything I can do?. thanks.

[MikeThomas]

Yes! There is something you can do!

Remind them of Article 12 of the Bill of Rights Act 1689 and tell them to 'go forth & multiply'

[leamington 1642]

thanks, going to have a read of it later.

[musashi]

Ask to see the document you signed agreeing to this.

Musashi

[leamington 1642]

ok will do.this site is a real eye opener.thanks.