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We would advise that customers needing to make a payment to the council use the telephone payment line for:

We would advise that customers needing to make a payment to the council use the telephone payment line for:

  • Parking Fines
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The telephone payment line number is 0330 008 1605 .

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Hospital residents discounts - frequently asked questions

On what grounds is a patient disregarded?

A person is disregarded if he/she has his/her sole or main residence in a hospital and, he/she is receiving care or treatment (or both) in the hospital.

Is there any minimum length of time being a patient in hospital, before sole or main residence is changed?

There is no actual length of time laid down but the stay in the hospital must be a state of permanency before a persons sole or main residence can be changed.

How do I apply?

Apply for a council tax discount

Upload further evidence to support your application

For how long will the discount be allowed?

For as long as the hospital remains your sole or main residence. If there is any change in circumstances then you must notify us. Failure to do so may result in a penalty being imposed.

Who to contact

Council Tax
Telephone Number 0161 342 2045
Send Electronic Message council@tameside.gov.uk

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