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Working in the Council

The council is one of the county borough’s largest employers, and we recognise the importance of recruiting and developing a talented workforce who can work collaboratively to deliver council priorities and objectives.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/jobs/bridgend-county-borough/working-in-the-council/

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Rateable value appeals

Read about how the rateable value is calculated, which affects your business rates bill.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/business/business-rates/rateable-value-appeals/

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Council tax exemptions

Some dwellings are exempt from council tax. If we have classified your dwelling as exempt, then your bill will have a code giving the reason and the period exempt.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/council-tax/council-tax-exemptions/

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Section 13A – Council Tax Remission

Under Section 13a 1c of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (as inserted by Section 76 of the Local Government Act 2003), the Council has the power to reduce liability for Council Tax in relation to individual cases or class(es) of properties that

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/council-tax/section-13a-council-tax-remission/

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My Account

Sign up to My Account to access a range of council services around the clock.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/customer-services/my-account/

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Failure to pay council tax

Read about the legal and financial consequences of not paying council tax.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/council-tax/failure-to-pay-council-tax/

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Budget books

Summary of Bridgend County Borough Council’s revenue and capital budgets, together with other financial information.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/finance/budget-books/

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Council tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes

Bridgend County Borough Council has approved the introduction of a Council Tax Premium on long term empty properties commencing on 1st April 2023 and on second homes commencing on 1st April 2024.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/council-tax/council-tax-premiums-for-long-term-empty-properties-and-second-homes/

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Failure to pay business rates

If you fail to pay by the due date, we will issue a reminder. You must pay reminders within seven days, or the total outstanding will be payable.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/business/business-rates/failure-to-pay-business-rates/

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Benefits and support

Find information about benefits and support available in Bridgend County Borough.

https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/benefits-and-support/

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