Summons
If you have not paid the amount after a reminder or final notice, you may be summoned before the Magistrates Court. This will add a cost of £65 to your account.
The summons will give you a court hearing date. If the amount due (including the extra cost) is fully paid before the court hearing date, then there will be no further action.
Why have I received a summons?
You would have been sent a business rate summons because, according to our records, the account is in arrears and at least one bill and a reminder has been sent previously. If the sum shown on the summons (including costs) is received in full on your business rate account by the day preceding the court hearing, no further action will be taken.
What is a summons?
A summons is an order to attend the magistrate's court, where we will ask the magistrate to grant a Liability Order. This order allows us to take further action to recover the balance if you do not pay.
What if I disagree with the amount?
Please do not wait until the court date to resolve this. You are encouraged to contact the us immediately on 01702 215001 to discuss your account details.