What is council tax and who has to pay it?

Local councils collect council tax in order to to pay for the services they provide: education; transport; social care; housing; waste and recycling; management of environmental services; public health and planning.

You’ll usually have to pay council tax if you are over 18 and own or rent a home. The amount you pay depends on the band the council has given the property (bands range between A and H, according to property size and location)