Online System Adds Up To An Easy Way To Pay

Press Release Date: 19 January 2012

Claiming your benefits, dealing with your business rates or paying your council tax will soon be as easy as one, two, three, four - or whatever your pin number might be.

On 30 January, Tameside Council launched a new online system. All you have to do is visit the Self Service System, and then set up a pin (personal identification) number for whatever it is you wish to do.

For housing and council tax benefit you'll be able to see the progress of your claim, track payments, look at correspondence, notify changes in circumstances and submit an application. There's also an online calculator. If landlords receive housing benefit directly, they can track the progress of their tenants' claims and payments.

If you register for business rates you can pay your bill online, set up or amend a direct debit, track payments and view correspondence. The same services are available for council tax.

Cllr Jim Fitzpatrick (First Deputy, Finance and Performance) said: "The beauty of this system is that it's quick, simple and easy. It's very straightforward to register for any of the three categories and to get a pin number.

"After that it's just a few clicks of the computer keyboard and mouse to keep fully up to date with your payments or claims. I'd recommend it to everyone."

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