Apply for a Discretionary Council Tax Reduction

Please provide the names, date of births and relationship to you (the applicant) for all members of the household
Please provide the circumstances as to why you feel you cannot afford to pay your current Council Tax instalments
Please provide further information on how you have made attempts to reduce your current financial hardship, in line with the information provided before starting your application
Have you contacted any non-priority creditors, such as any unsecured loan/credit providers, with a view to reducing your payments so you can meet your priority outgoings such as Council Tax?
Have you made any other claims for welfare assistance/awaiting the outcome of any applications?
Please provide a timescale for how long you feel an additional reduction is necessary
Do you have any other savings or assets with a cash value, such as property or stocks/shares/premium bonds?
Do you (or your partner, if applicable) own a car?
If yes, please provide the make and model, year of registration and it's approximate cash value
The cost of any discretionary award is directly met by all local taxpayers. Therefore, why do you feel such an award would be deserved, taking into account the interests of the borough as a whole?
Please provide any further information which you feel may be of relevance in support of your application

Declaration
I can confirm that the information provided in this form is correct and true to the best of my knowledge, I understand that by falsely declaring circumstances or providing false statements or evidence with a view to claiming a discretionary discount, I may commit an offence under the Fraud Act 2006 which may lead to prosecution and fines or sanctions being imposed.
I agree
I will provide Wigan Council with copies of my last 2 months bank statements for all accounts I/my partner hold and any other necessary information in support of my application, I understand that without this my application will unable to be processed. (Please ensure anything you send to us is clearly marked with your name and account number).
I agree

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