Stopping Bailiffs: Approaching Your Local Councillor

If you are experiencing significant financial difficulties and bailiffs are pursuing unpaid council tax, you can contact your local councillor and the Council Chief Executive. Explain your situation in detail and request that they stop the enforcement action and agree on a repayment plan.

A simple email is all it takes

Example email

Dear Councillor,

My name is [NAME], and I reside at [ADDRESS]. I am seeking your assistance regarding bailiffs appointed by the council to collect unpaid council tax. While I acknowledge my responsibility to pay, I am currently a vulnerable individual (or in receipt of benefits) and cannot afford the £310 fees demanded by the bailiffs. I would greatly appreciate it if you could intervene and have the case managed by the town hall administration instead of the bailiffs. I am more than willing to pay the council directly at a rate of £50 per month. I am grateful in advance for your help in this matter.