Beware of Council tax scam emails

Bath & North East Somerset Council is asking local residents to be aware of an email scam in operation in relation to Council Tax.

The Council has had reports of a bogus email informing Council Tax payers that they have an outstanding Council Tax debt. The email goes on to say that the Council has been unable to process their recent payment and that they should pay again by clicking on the link within the email. These emails are not from Bath & North East Somerset Council.

If you are unsure whether you need to make a payment, please contact us on 01225 47 77 77, or email counciltax@bathnes.gov.uk

If you have received a scam email:

• Do not click on any links in the email.
• Do not reply to the email or contact the senders in any way.
• If you have clicked on a link in the email, do not supply any information on the website that may open.
• Do not open any attachments that arrive with the email.
• Report it to Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06.
• If you think you may have compromised the safety of your bank details and/or have lost money due to fraudulent misuse of your cards, you should contact your bank immediately.

Help reduce waste (do you recycle)

What do you do with your household an garden waste.

This handy guide from Bath & North East Somerset Council explains different ways of disposing of any waste that you may have including general household recycling right through to how to dispose of that old duvet that you may have.

Take a look at what you can recycle and I am sure that you will be as amazed as I was, remember the more we recycle the less that goes to landfill and helps keep our taxes down.

http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/bins-rubbish-and-recycling/directory-what-do-your-waste

By Councillor Sharon Ball