We all know how cash strapped the Isle of Wight council is, but we wonder how many other OnTheWight readers have received a council tax bill for 1p?
Yes, you read that correctly, a council tax demand for 1p.
Very generously it also says: Instalments to be paid in Cash – Monthly.
An OnTheWight reader got in touch today to share a copy of the demand they received for 1p – sent by second class (55p) post from County Hall.
This bill was received after the previous bill was paid in full.
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Have you had one similar?
It got us to wondering just how many demands for less than £1 are sent out each year. We’ve asked the council.
With the cost of the officer having to prepare, print, stuff the envelope, cost of postage etc, it’s a false economy.
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