Debt
Debt is a growing problem nowadays and finding yourself in debt can be very difficult to cope with. However, you are not alone and there are some actions you can take to control the situation.
People who have to pay rent and/or Council Tax can claim Benefit. You may qualify if you are on income support or a low income. Please visit our Social Benefits pages for more information and a request form.
Sometimes finding the money to pay your Council Tax may be a problem. If you have problems paying your Council Tax you should contact the Council Tax Office who can discuss your payment problems and talk through any benefits, exemptions or discounts you may be entitled to. Email us on counciltax@northdevon.gov.uk or phone us on (01271) 388361.
Some people find that paying your household bills by Direct Debit helps to spread the cost as well as saving you time and money overall. To find out more go to www.directdebit.co.uk
The following agencies offer free advice on how to solve your debt problems:
- Click on Citizens’ Advice Bureau to find your nearest branch
or contact:
Barnstaple: (01271) 377077.
Ilfracombe: (01271) 863549
Bideford: (01237) 473161
South Molton: (01769) 572342
- The National Debtline where you can download an information pack, calculate repayments
in a personal budget
section or access fact sheets. Or call 0808 808 4000 for an information pack.
- The UK Insolvency Helpline (0800 074 6918)
- Clear start (0800 138 5445)
Debt is a growing problem nowadays and finding yourself in debt can be very difficult to cope with. However, you are not alone and there are some actions you can take to control the situation.
People who have to pay rent and/or Council Tax can claim Benefit. You may qualify if you are on income support or a low income. Please visit our Social Benefits pages for more information and a request form.
Sometimes finding the money to pay your Council Tax may be a problem. If you have problems paying your Council Tax you should contact the Council Tax Office who can discuss your payment problems and talk through any benefits, exemptions or discounts you may be entitled to. Email us on counciltax@northdevon.gov.uk or phone us on (01271) 388361.
Some people find that paying your household bills by Direct Debit helps to spread the cost as well as saving you time and money overall. To find out more go to www.directdebit.co.uk
The following agencies offer free advice on how to solve your debt problems:
- Click on Citizens’ Advice Bureau
to find your nearest branch
or contact:Barnstaple: (01271) 377077.
Ilfracombe: (01271) 863549
Bideford: (01237) 473161
South Molton: (01769) 572342
- The National Debtline
where you can download an information pack, calculate repayments
in a personal budget
section or access fact sheets. Or call 0808 808 4000 for an information pack.- The UK Insolvency Helpline
(0800 074 6918)- Clear start
(0800 138 5445)
