Fraud investigation

Council Tax

If it is proven a person has committed fraud (against the council) they will be subject to one or more of the following actions against them:

1. the recovery of the amount that they have received fraudulently;
2. the charging of a financial penalty;
3. prosecution through the courts (depending upon the circumstances).

Please let us know if you suspect someone is receiving council tax support or discount that they are not entitled to. Examples are Council Tax Reduction Scheme payments or Single Person Discount.

Business rates

Please let us know if:

• you suspect someone of non-payment of business rates or if a business is unregistered with the Council
• you have any suspicions relating to business rates payments.