Ways of Paying your bill:

Pay by Direct debit

Paying by Direct Debit not only saves you time and hassle it is also the most cost effective method for the Council too! You can choose to pay on the 1st, 15th, 22nd, or 28th of the month.

Telephone Helpline 01453 754865 or
E-mail: revenue.services@stroud.gov.uk

Print out a Direct Debit Mandate

If you would prefer to send us a paper copy of the Direct Debit mandate which will speed up the process we have a copy for you to print out.

• PDF  Council Tax Direct Debit Mandate Form - 10/11/2005 : 341Kb
• PDF  Business Rates Direct Debit Mandate Form - 29/05/2003 : 769Kb

Paying by phone

You can call us on 01453 754055 and pay your Council Tax using your debit or credit card (not American Express).

Paying on-line

You can pay online 24 hours a day, by using your credit or debit card (not American Express).

At Ebley Mill

You can also pay by cash or cheque at the Council offices at Ebley Mill in person or by post. Please ensure you write your Council Tax account number on the back of your cheque.

You can pay your Council Tax by credit or debit card at Ebley Mill in person or by telephone.

The Council Offices at Ebley Mill are open 8.45 - 5.00 Monday to Thursday and 8.45 - 4.30 Friday. Customer Services Helpline 01453 754865.

At any Post Office

You can pay your Council Tax free of charge at any Post Office using your Council Tax payment card. If you would like to apply for a Council Tax payment card please contact revenue.services@stroud.gov.uk or telephone 01453 754865

By post

Cheques should be made payable to Stroud District Council and sent to the Council at Ebley Mill, Stroud, Glos. GL5 4UB. Please write your address or Council Tax account reference number on the back of your cheque. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH THE POST.

Bank Details

If you would like to set up a standing order with us our bank details are shown below:
NatWest,
Stroud Branch,
George Street,
Stroud,
GL5 3DT
Sort Code: 55-61-08
Account No: 10313893

When to pay

Unless you pay by Direct Debit, you must pay your 10 monthly instalments on the 1st of each month. If you prefer to pay yearly or half-yearly, you must either pay the full bill by 1st April, or half by 1st April and the rest by 1st September.

Request a copy of your bill

If you require a copy of your most up-to-date bill then please contact revenue.services@stroud.gov.uk or telephone 01453 754865. You should receive the copy bill within 7 days.

Stroud District Council Revenue & Benefit Services also provide payment cards to our taxpayers who wish to pay by cash or cheque at the Post Office. If you would to apply for a payment card email revenue.services@stroud.gov.uk

Unable to pay?

If you are finding it difficult to pay your Council Tax, contact us now rather than leaving it until it is too late. You may be able to claim Council Tax benefit or we may be able to give you more time to pay. Call the Helpline for confidential advice from one of our staff on 01453 754859 or email revenue.services@stroud.gov.uk