Council Tax and business rates phone lines

The telephone service for Council Tax and business rates will be unavailable on Friday 4 October. You can still contact us online to tell us of any changes in circumstances, make a payment arrangement or make a payment. Our telephone service will resume on Monday 7 October.

Club gaming and machine permits

Complete the club club gaming club machine permit new renewal application form, Club gaming permit and send this with the relevant payment. Our licensing payments page explains what fees apply and how to pay them.

As well as the licence application fee, you will also have to pay an annual fee. This is due 30 days after the permit is granted. Subsequent annual fees are due on the anniversary of the granting of the permit. Our licensing payments page explains what fees apply and how to pay them.‌

If you have paid by debit/credit card or by bacs before you have submitted your application form then you must include a copy of your receipt with the application. Any application received without the payment will not be processed.

Permits are valid for 10 years and then you can renew it.

Please note; all renewal letters are sent out to the applicant as a matter of courtesy and it is your responsibility to make sure you renew your application within plenty of time.

Holders of club gaming permits should follow the code of practice issued by the Gambling Commission. The code of practice refers to conditions for the location and operation of machines and also best practice for access to gambling by children and young persons.