Other ways to contact us Glasgow City Council’s main switchboard number is 0141 287 2000.
What is the phone number for council tax in Glasgow?
0141 287 0300
To pay your bill by debit or credit card, using our automated payment line (available 24 hours, 7 days a week including public holidays) phone us on 0141 287 0300.
How do I contact Glasgow council by email?
The Clerk to the Public Petitions and General Purposes Committee Glasgow City Council City Chambers Glasgow G2 1DU. 9.3 You can also email your petition to [email protected].
How do I contact Glasgow council housing benefit?
Housing Benefits and Council Tax Reduction
- Online through our Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction contact form.
- By email as an attachment to [email protected].
- By post to: Council Tax and Housing Benefit Service, PO Box 36, Glasgow, G1 1JE.
Where is the main office of Glasgow City Council based?
Its head office is located at City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow G2 1DU, United Kingdom, and you can contact our Data Protection Officer by post at this address, by email or by telephone on 0141 287 1055.
What is the best time to call Council Tax?
The telephones in our contact centre are usually busy between 11am and 3pm. To avoid longer waiting times, try to call us outside these hours.
What months do you not pay Glasgow Council Tax?
Council Tax is billed for each day from 1st April until 31st March the following year. It is normally paid monthly over 10 instalments from April to January and these instalments also include payments for February and March Council Tax.
How do I start an email to the council?
Email template
- Dear [INSERT NAME]
- My name is [INSERT YOUR NAME] and I live in [INSERT WHERE YOU LIVE], and I am writing to ask you what steps the council is doing to improve the accessibility of the footways, and express my hope that you will be signing up to Transport for All’s ‘Equal Pavements Pledge’.
Who is in control of Glasgow City Council?
Council Summary
| Political Composition | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | No leader declared | 2 |
| Scottish Labour Party | Leader – Councillor George Redmond | 35 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) | Leader – Councillor Susan Aitken | 37 |
| Total Members | 84 |
What services do Glasgow City Council provide?
Planning and Building
- Planning Applications and Guidance.
- Building Standards and Public Safety.
- Development Plans.
- More from Planning and Building.
Who do I speak to regarding benefits?
Contact Citizens Advice
England and Wales Citizens Advice website. Scotland Citizens Advice website. Northern Ireland Advice NI website.
How much rent will Universal Credit pay for a single person?
£296.35 a week for single adults who don’t have children, or whose children don’t live with them.
How much money can you have in the bank and still claim benefits UK?
If you have less than £6,000 of capital then you should be able to claim the full benefit. If you have between £6,000 and £16,000 then you should get a reduced amount. However, if you have more than £16,000 in capital then you may not be able to claim Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support.
Who is the head of Glasgow City Council?
Councillor Susan Aitken – Glasgow City Council.
How much is a Glasgow City Councillor paid?
£19,571
The basic annual pay for councillors from 1 April 2022 is £19,571, as set out in The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment Regulations 2022.
Who is the chief executive of Glasgow City Council?
Annemarie O’Donnell
Chief Executive’s Department Officials
| Designation | Title | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive | Annemarie O’Donnell | Annemarie O’Donnell |
| Director of Community Empowerment and Equalities | Bernadette Monaghan | Bernadette Monaghan |
| Director of Legal and Administration | Elaine Galletly | Elaine Galletly |
| Director of Regional Economic Growth | Kevin Rush | Kevin Rush |
Can you be late on Council Tax?
If you miss Council Tax payments
Your council will send you a reminder notice giving you 7 days to pay if you miss a payment. If you don’t pay within 7 days, you’ll have to pay the whole year’s Council Tax instead. You’ll be sent a second reminder notice if you miss another Council Tax payment.
Is Council Tax paid in advance?
Council Tax is an annual fee your local council charges you for the services it provides, like rubbish collection and libraries. Normally you pay it in 10 monthly instalments, followed by two months of not making any payments.
What happens if you don’t pay Council Tax on time?
If you ignore Council Tax arrears, it’s likely your council will take you to court quickly to get all the money at once. You’ll have to pay court costs and possibly bailiff fees as well as your debt, which can add hundreds of pounds to your bill.
Why don’t you pay Council Tax in February and March?
If you pay your Council Tax in 10 instalments, then you can look forward to a break in your bill in February and March. These are traditionally the two months of the year when you don’t pay Council Tax – but it depends on which kind of payment plan you have set up with your council.
Who is exempt from paying Council Tax in Scotland?
a property occupied only by people aged 18 and up to 26 who have left the care of the local council. a property where all the people who live in it are aged under 18. a property where all the people who live in it are severely mentally impaired. unoccupied agricultural dwellings.