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- guiditta
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3 days 6 hours ago #312955 by guiditta
Replied by guiditta on topic Council Tax Increase as a Result of Migration to UC
I am on ESA suport and transferred to UC
I have not had to pay council tax while on just ESA but now the Lambeth council has just told me I have to Pay £35 per month.
Can someone advise? I am currently trying to get through to them
Thanks
I have not had to pay council tax while on just ESA but now the Lambeth council has just told me I have to Pay £35 per month.
Can someone advise? I am currently trying to get through to them
Thanks
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2 days 8 hours ago #312972 by BIS
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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Hi Guiditta
I'm afraid your question is outside the scope of this forum - we don't deal with council issues. I do know that while many people were exempt from paying council tax, many councils have removed those exemptions (which is their right) and are asking people to make some sort of contribution. (And I do know someone who has migrated from ESA to UC and lives in Lambeth and is having to pay something for the first time). I'm afraid it is something you will have to raise with them.
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I'm afraid your question is outside the scope of this forum - we don't deal with council issues. I do know that while many people were exempt from paying council tax, many councils have removed those exemptions (which is their right) and are asking people to make some sort of contribution. (And I do know someone who has migrated from ESA to UC and lives in Lambeth and is having to pay something for the first time). I'm afraid it is something you will have to raise with them.
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1 day 13 hours ago #312977 by Rabbit55
Replied by Rabbit55 on topic Council Tax Increase as a Result of Migration to UC
BIS is right. See here under forum etiquette.
benefitsandwork.co.uk/kunena/10-dla-esa-...vening-friday#312974
I would suggest approaching Leigh Day solicitors if you have no luck challenging the council tax decision through the council or via local goverment ombudsman. Not sure if your council has discretionary award scheme you can apply for - which you may need to check.
Leigh Day solicitors are the ones who took the Three Rivers District Council case. Bear in mind that you have a three month window to make a claim. I believe the time limit starts from when the council tax bill is issued after you made the migration to UC (with transitional protection). You need to seek legal advice which is not covered here.
For your reference see here.
benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/uc-migration-...ikes-may-be-unlawful
Good luck.
benefitsandwork.co.uk/kunena/10-dla-esa-...vening-friday#312974
I would suggest approaching Leigh Day solicitors if you have no luck challenging the council tax decision through the council or via local goverment ombudsman. Not sure if your council has discretionary award scheme you can apply for - which you may need to check.
Leigh Day solicitors are the ones who took the Three Rivers District Council case. Bear in mind that you have a three month window to make a claim. I believe the time limit starts from when the council tax bill is issued after you made the migration to UC (with transitional protection). You need to seek legal advice which is not covered here.
For your reference see here.
benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/uc-migration-...ikes-may-be-unlawful
Good luck.
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