What are Sundry Debts?
The Revenues Section is responsible for collecting miscellaneous
debts including:
- Trade refuse
- Shop / Land rent
- Garage rent
- Allotment rent
- Pest control
- Building inspection fees
I do not agree with the invoice I have received. What should I
do?
If you think that the invoice you have received is incorrect
please contact us immediately. The details of where to contact us
are shown on your invoice. Disputes can be investigated and
problems can be solved.
Can I get a copy of the invoice?
Yes a copy invoice can be provided on request.
Where and how can I pay my invoice?
Please note that we cannot accept payments at any of our
offices. You can pay using the following methods:
- Invoice - you can pay cash using a bar coded invoice via a Pay
Point or Post Office, please contact us for details of over 45 Pay
Points in the Borough.
- By Cheque – please make your cheque payable to Copeland
Borough Council, write your invoice number on the back and then
post it to the Copeland Centre
- Telephone Payments – please telephone 0845 054 8600 with your
debit/credit card details and your Sundry Debt invoice number.
- Direct Debit – please telephone 0845 054 8600 to request a
direct debit form or download the form from this page.
I cannot pay my invoice in full. Can I pay by Instalments?
If you are having difficulty paying your invoice and would like
to discuss payment by instalments or if you already owe us money
and want to speak to someone, please contact us.
Why have I received recovery letters?
If an invoice is not paid within 28 days a Notice of Intent will
be issued, if the debt remains unpaid after a further 14 days a
Final Notice will be issued. Should the debt remain outstanding
after these notices have been issued we will take further recovery
action which may involve asking a Debt Collection Agency to collect
the debt on our behalf or an application to the County Court for a
Judgment (this action would incur fees)