How is it calculated?
The Council Tax is made up of two parts:
- the amount raised to meet the spending needs of the London Borough of Waltham Forest
plus - the amount raised to meet the spending needs of the Greater London Authority (external).
Council Tax for 1st April 2006 - 31st March 2007
The Council Tax was set by Full Council on 23 February 2006. The first bills will be sent out on or after 8th March 2006, with the first instalment due by 1st April 2006, unless you pay by direct debit in which case a choice of instalment dates is offered.
The amounts payable for each Council Tax Band for the financial year 2006-2007 are set out below. These figures do not take account of any discounts, benefits, or other reliefs to which you may be entitled:
| Council Tax Band | Waltham Forest Council (2.50% increase) |
+ Greater London Authority (13.35% increase) |
= TOTAL PAYABLE FOR 2006/7 | Change from 2005/06 | Overall Percentage Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 717.50 | 192.41 | 909.91 | +£40.16 | 4.62% |
| B | 837.09 | 224.47 | 1,061.56 | +£46.86 | 4.62% |
| C | 956.67 | 256.54 | 1,213.21 | +£53.55 | 4.62% |
| D | 1,076.25 | 288.61 | 1,364.86 | +£60.24 | 4.62% |
| E | 1,315.41 | 352.75 | 1,668.16 | +£73.62 | 4.62% |
| F | 1,554.58 | 416.88 | 1,971.46 | +£87.01 | 4.62% |
| G | 1,793.75 | 481.02 | 2,274.77 | +£100.40 | 4.62% |
| H | 2,152.50 | 577.22 | 2,729.72 | +£120.48 | 4.62% |
Percentage change
- The amount charged to meet the spending needs of Waltham Forest Council has increased by 2.50%
- The amount charged to meet the spending needs of the Greater London Authority (external) has increased by 13.35%
- Overall, this is an increase of 4.62% from 2005/6
Paying your Council Tax
- You can pay your Council Tax online
- You can telephone us on 020 8496 3000 to set up a direct debit over the phone or to pay by debit/credit card
- You can also complete a direct debit form online
- There is also information on other ways to pay
- Council Tax Instalments are due on the first of each month, except for people paying by direct debit. If you do not pay by direct debit, please make sure you allow enough time (at least 7 working days) for your payments to reach the Council by the 1st of each month
Related pages
- Council Tax levels for 2005/6
- Council Tax levels for 2004/5
- Council Tax levels for 2003/04
- General Council Tax Information
- Council Tax Benefit and Housing Benefit-
Contact Us
You can find out more information about Council Tax here. Alternatively, if you have any queries about your Council Tax, please contact Revenues and Benefits.
