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Debt and money
Wirral Council understands the problems associated with debt and have set up a policy to assist customers in paying off some of the debts owed to the Council.
People get into debt for many reasons, the main thing to remember is that by ignoring debt, it will only get worse. The sooner you do something about it, the better you will feel, and the more control you will have.
The policy has been developed to address the problems that some of our customers encounter. You may have many debts owing to the Council, but are unable to pay these off in the time expected. It is also designed to keep up payment of the current bills to stop you getting into more debt. Our aim is to break your cycle of Debt.
If you owe money for more than one of the following, an arrangement can be made under the Fair Debt Scheme. This means you can make one single payment towards the total amount owed. The debts included in the scheme are:
- Council Tax
- Housing Benefit Overpayments
- Business Rates
- Sundry Debtors Invoice
HOW DO I APPLY?
Contact the Council on 0151 606 2002 or call into any of the One Stop Shops around the Borough.
For general advice on debt
The Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, impartial and confidential advice, support and information including housing, employment, welfare and debt. It is concerned to ensure that local people are helped to understand their rights and are given guidance about the services available to them.
There are five Citizens Advice Bureaux in Wirral.
- Birkenhead - 48/50 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6AF. Tel 647 6517.
- Bebington - 57 New Chester Road, New Ferry, CH62 1AB. Tel 645 8793.
- Heswall - Hillcroft, Rocky Lane, Heswall, CH60 0BY. Tel 342 6371.
- Wallasey - 218 Liscard Road, Wallasey, CH44 5TN. Tel 639 7858/9.
- West Kirby - 1 Acacia Grove, West Kirby, CH48 4DD. Tel 625 9802.