Allerdale Borough Council is changing to Cumberland Council from 1^st April 2023.

Part of the changes include new bank account details for payment of your Council Tax and Business Rates. Any payments that you make from 1^st April 2023 will need to be credited to our new account.

If you are making payment by Standing Order, please amend your instruction so that payment will be made to our new bank account – these can be found on the back of your new Cumberland Council bill.

If you pay by Direct Debit, you do not need to do anything.

Pay your Council Tax online

You may have just moved to the area and need to register your details with us before making a payment.

If you have a Council Tax account you can either pay by Direct Debit or pay by card.

Pay by direct debit

Direct debit is the most convenient way to pay us every month. You can choose from four dates: 1st, 8th, 15th or 22nd of the month.

Click on the link below to set up a direct debit.

Pay by Direct Debit

Pay by card

Using our online payment system. You will need to have your Council Tax account number to hand.

Pay online by card

Cumberland Council

On 1 April 2023 local government in Cumbria changed, with Cumberland Council providing all your council services.

Don't worry though, your bins will be emptied as normal, and you'll still be able to speak to the same team about any enquiries to do with things like council tax, benefits, planning or any other service.

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Allerdale Borough Council is changing to Cumberland Council from 1st April 2023.