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

Council Tax for 1 April 2008 - 31 March 2009

The Council Tax was set by Full Council on 28 February 2008. The first bills will be sent out on or after 12 March 2008, with the first instalment due by 1 April 2008, unless you pay by direct debit in which case a choice of instalment dates is offered.

Alternatively, you can now register to view your bills and account details online.

The amounts payable for each Council Tax Band for the financial year 2008-2009 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 payable for each band (excluding any discounts or benefit)
Council Tax
Band		 Waltham Forest Council (2.5% increase) + Greater London Authority (1.95% increase) = TOTAL DUE FOR 2008/09 Change from 2007/08 (2.38% increase overall)
A £753.82 + £206.55 = £960.37 £22.34
B £879.46 + £240.97 = £1,120.43 £26.07
C £1,005.09 + £275.40 = £1,280.49 £29.79
D £1,130.73 + £309.82 = £1,440.55 £33.51
E £1,382.00 + £378.67 = £1,760.67 £40.95
F £1,633.28 + £447.52 = £2,080.79 £48.40
G £1,884.55 + £516.37 = £2,400.92 £55.85
H £2,261.46 + £619.64 = £2,881.10 £67.02

Percentage change

  • The increase for Waltham Forest Council's spending is 2.5%
  • The increase for the Greater London Authority's spending is 1.95%
  • Overall, there is an increase of 2.38% from 2007/08

Paying your Council Tax

Direct debit

By credit or debit card

Council Tax instalments

  • All instalments are due on the first of each month, unless you are paying by direct debit
  • If you do not pay by direct debit, please make sure you allow enough time (at least 8 working days) to make sure your payments reach the Council by the 1st of each month

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