Sedgefield Borough Area - How to pay your Council Tax bill

The Council’s preferred method of payment is by Direct Debit as it is more efficient and convenient for you.

The account number shown on the front of your bill must be quoted in all cases to ensure that your account is correctly credited.

Direct debit

If you are not already paying in this way please call 01388 824059 with your bank details and we will do the rest.

Debit/Credit cards

Please call 01388 824064 and use our 24 hours a day automated service. Credit cards are subject to a 2% surcharge.

PC Banking

Make your payments to Co-operative bank account number 61190218 sort code 08 90 70. Please make sure that you quote the Council Tax account number which is on the front of this bill.

By post

You can send to the Council Offices, Green Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 6JQ. Please do not send cash through the post. 
Cheques should be made payable to Durham County Council, please print your account number on the back.

Post Office

You can pay at any post office using the post office transcash slips. You will need the Council’s account number 6097227 and your Council Tax reference number which is on the front of this bill. There may be a charge for using this service.

In person

You can make your payments at the following offices during these opening times:

If the amount payable has been reduced by a discount, and it is wrong, the taxpayer is required to notify the Council within 21 days of the correct information. If the taxpayer does not, the Council may impose a penalty of £70 on the taxpayer.

For information: In line with Data Protection law we may use information you give us to prevent or detect fraud or other crimes. We may also share it with other Council Services or public organisations if they need it to carry out their duties.