Councils take hundreds of council tax non-payers to court

Crime / Tue 10th Feb 2026 at 01:40pm

HUNDREDS of residents (who it is claimed) have not paid their council tax, have been taken to court by their respective councils.

Epping Forest District Council has issued a complaint for liability orders for non-payment of council tax and costs for 577 defendants.

They have also issued a complaint for liability orders for non payment of domestic rates and costs for 58 defendants.

Harlow District Council has issued a complaint for liability orders for non-payment of council tax and costs for 338 defendants.

They have also issued a complaint for liability orders for non payment of domestic rates and costs for 17 defendants.

All cases were seen at Chelmsford magistrates court.

5 Comments for Councils take hundreds of council tax non-payers to court:

Kevin

2026-02-10 16:30:18

This is not just one or two this is 100's and once again Essex County Council are putting it up again. Why can't you idiots see people cannot afford it - bloody greed that's what it comes down too. 100's of people are non payers how many others are struggling to find it. Bloody disgusting, I just prey the people making these decisions full on hard times

Darren

2026-02-12 15:10:04

No taxation without representation

Bob

2026-02-12 18:12:18

Well said Kevin

Matt M

2026-02-13 23:36:48

Council tax is a disgusting con, legally sanctioned theft to finance vanity projects and to line the pockets of councillors and their cronies. I have been caused major anxiety problems from nfdc for 25 years. Bastards!

Kevin C

2026-02-14 16:29:14

Council tax is mandatory. Its paying for all the services the councils provide. If the council doesn't get funding it cannot operate. If it cannot operate, it cannot provide services. The cycle repeats. I cannot see a world where one has the latest phone, tv or games consoles but cannot afford their council tax. Sorry, but everyone pays their way and if they cannot, it is their problem. Too many scroungers claiming they're living in hard times, we all are. We all tightening our belts, just because some cannot manage their finances - shouldnt mean the rest of us should foot the bill.