Council tax setting newspaper notices
Every council in England must publish its council tax amounts in a local newspaper each year. Enter your postcode to see your matched newspaper and price.
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The legal requirement
Under section 38(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, as soon as practicable after a billing authority has set the council tax for a financial year, it must publish a notice of the amounts in at least one newspaper circulating in its area.
The notice must set out the relevant basic amount of council tax and the amounts for each valuation band (A through H). Where different amounts apply in different parts of the area due to parish or special expense precepts, each variation must be shown.
This is a universal annual obligation: every billing authority and major precepting authority in England must comply. Failure to publish can result in legal challenge to the council tax setting process.
Key points
- Every council in England must publish annually
- Must show amounts for all valuation bands A to H
- Published as soon as practicable after council tax is set
- Publication certificate provides evidence of compliance
What you receive
Everything you need to demonstrate compliance, delivered to your portal.
Proof PDF
A typeset proof of your notice for approval before publication.
Publication certificate
Confirming publication date, newspaper name, and notice content.
VAT invoice
Available in your portal immediately after payment.
Pricing
Price depends on notice size and your local newspaper's rate. Enter your postcode for an estimate.
All orders include a £35 platform fee
Frequently asked questions
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