14-05-2025
Ribble Valley Borough Council encourages people to switch to e-billing
Ribble Valley Borough Council has encouraged people to sign up for e-billing for their council tax to "do [their] bit" for the environment.
The service, which launched last year, allows residents to access their council tax accounts at any time.
Around £4,000 a year so far has been saved in printing and postage costs by people switching to e-billing, with 2,000 people, according to the council, having made the switch so far.
Savings will be reinvested in council services, according to a council spokesperson.
Mark Edmondson, Ribble Valley Borough Council's head of revenues and benefits, said: "Council Tax Online and Business Rates Online give householders and businesses the convenience of accessing their council tax or business rates accounts at a time that suits them.
"It also reduces printing and postage costs, which helps Ribble Valley Borough Council maintain the lowest council tax rate in Lancashire and reduce our carbon footprint, so it's good for the environment, too."
The online service allows residents to check their council tax or business rates, sign up for e-billing, and view or download bills.
Residents can also notify the council of a change of address, request or cancel a single-person discount, and view or change their contact details.
Further information on how to create a Council Tax Online or Business Rates Online account is included with printed bills.
Residents can sign up by visiting one's name, account number, and online key (found beneath the account number on the front of the printed council tax or business rates bill) are required.