IMPORTANT - Council Tax online services unavailable from Thursday 10th September 2026
Due to an upcoming system change, Council Tax Online Services will be unavailable from 10th September 2026 until further notice. Notifications should be submitted via email to counciltax@sthelens.gov.uk or through our other forms of communication. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Council Tax Direct Debit collection delayed - Friday 9th October 2026
Council Tax Direct Debits due to be taken on Friday 9th October 2026, will now be taken on Monday 12th October 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
IMPORTANT - Long-term empty property premium changes from 1 April 2024 & second homes from 1 April 2025
The council will apply a 100% Council Tax long-term empty premium after one year instead of two years, with effect from 1 April 2024 and introduce a 100% Council Tax premium on second homes from 1 April 2025
