The Liability Order gives the Council legal powers to recover the money you owe.

These powers are:


Bankruptcy / Insolvency

The Council can start these proceedings against you.


Distress - removal of goods to pay a debt

The Council employs External Recovery Agents (bailiffs)


Committal to Prison

In some circumstances, you can be sent to prison for not paying your Business Rates.



For more information contact us using the details below:

E-Mail: brates@waveney.gov.uk
Telephone: 01502 523280
Fax: 01502 523310
Post: Waveney District Council, Revenues and Benefits, PO Box 96, Lowestoft, NR32 1HW


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