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If you have an emergency outside of normal opening hours (8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday), please call our emergency out-of-hours service on 020 8303 7171. This service can only help with genuine emergencies which cannot wait until normal opening hours.

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Pay your Council Tax

For more information on ways to pay your Council Tax or to set up a Direct Debit, visit our Pay your Council Tax page.

Pay your Council Tax

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Moving home

If you are moving into or out of a property in the London Borough of Bexley, tell us using our change of address online form.

Tell us about a change of address

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Council Tax support and discounts

Find out if you are entitled to Council Tax discounts or support, and how to apply.

Council Tax discounts and support

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Find your Council tax bands

Find out which Council Tax band your property is in and the cost of your annual bill.

Find your Council Tax band

Appeal your banding

If you think your Council Tax band is wrong, you can make an appeal to the Valuation Office Agency using the GOV.UK website.

Challenge your Council Tax band

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Behind with your Council Tax payments

Find out what happens if you are struggling to pay your Council Tax bill and how to talk to an advisor.

Council Tax arrears

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Contact the Council Tax team

For any queries, contact the Council Tax department:

Email: bexley.ctax@secure.capita.co.uk

Telephone: 0345 302 2317 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)

Write to:
Bexley Council Tax
PO Box 367
Erith DA8 1UD

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Report a missed bin collection

If you think we've missed a bin collection, you can report a missed collection online.

Report missed collection

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Find your collection day

Enter your postcode on our collection day finder to see when your bins are collected.

Find your collection day

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Order a replacement bin

You can order replacement bins through our online waste service.

Order replacement bins

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Recycling information

Find out what you can recycle and how to use our recycling services correctly.

View recycling information

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Garden waste collection

Find out how to subscribe to our garden waste collection service.

Subscribe to garden waste collection

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Red-tagged bin

If your bin has been red-tagged, this means there was a problem with your waste that prevented collection. Find out why your rubbish wasn't collected and what to do next.

Why your rubbish wasn't collected

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Bulky waste collections

We can collect large or bulky items that won't fit in your bins, such as furniture, mattresses and appliances.

Arrange a bulky item collection

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School admissions

Apply for primary and secondary school places through our online admissions portal.

Apply for school places

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Special educational needs (SEND) travel assistance

Find information about applying for SEND travel assistance.

Apply for SEND travel assistance

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SEND needs assessments

Find out about the Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment process for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Learn about EHC needs assessments

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Free school meals

Check if your child is eligible to apply for free school meals.

Apply for free school meals

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In-year school applications

If you need to apply for a school place outside of the normal admissions round, you can make an in-year application.

Apply for a school place in-year

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Bexley selection test

Find out about the Bexley selection test for grammar school entry, including registration, test dates and how to prepare.

About the Bexley selection test

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Housing benefit

Housing benefit has been replaced by Universal Credit. Find out more about making a claim for Universal Credit.

Claim Universal Credit

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Overpayment of Housing Benefit

Read our Help with rent or Council Tax page to find information about Housing Benefit overpayments, how they occur, and options for repayment.

Housing Benefit overpayment information

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Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)

If you receive Housing Benefit or Universal Credit but need help paying your rent, you can apply for Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP).

Apply for Discretionary Housing Payments

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Homelessness advice and assistance

If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, we can give you advice and support.

Get homelessness advice

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Register and apply for social housing

Social housing in the borough is owned and managed by Housing Associations. Register on BexleyHomechoice to apply to the housing register.

Register on BexleyHomechoice

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Report damp and mould

If you are experiencing damp and mould in your property, find out how to report it and what support is available.

Report damp and mould

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Help with rent or Council Tax

Read our Help with rent or Council Tax page to find information about the support we can give you.

Help with rent or Council Tax

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Advice and assistance

You can find information about available support on our financial advice and assistance page.

Financial advice and assistance

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Universal Credit

Find out more about making a claim for Universal Credit.

Claim Universal Credit

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The benefit cap

Understand how the benefit cap may affect your household income by visiting the GOV.UK benefit cap page.

Learn about the benefit cap

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Report abuse

If you know an adult who might be at risk, you should report this.

  • Immediate danger: Call 999 right away.
  • Non-emergency concern: If you're worried but it's not an emergency, call us at 020 3045 5159 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm) and ask for 'screeners', or email screeners@bexley.gov.uk

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Paying for your care

Find out how we determine if you'll need to pay for your care.

Information about paying for care

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Keeping your independence

Find tips on staying independent while living at home and in your community.

Tips for staying independent

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Pay a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)

You can pay a PCN using our online form.

Pay a PCN

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Challenge a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)

To challenge a PCN, you need to use our online form.

Challenge a PCN

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Report incorrect parking

You can report incorrect parking using our online form.

Report incorrect parking

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Parking permits

Apply for or renew a parking permit for your vehicle. Find information about resident permits, visitor permits, and business permits.

Apply for parking permits

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Find parking in Bexley

Find information about car parks, parking locations, and parking availability in the Borough.

Find parking

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Roadworks

View current and planned roadworks in Bexley. Find out about road closures, diversions, and how roadworks may affect your journey.

View roadworks information

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Report potholes or other road issues

Report potholes, damaged roads, faulty street lights, or other highway issues using our online form.

Report road issues

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Apply for a dropped kerb

If you need a dropped kerb or vehicle crossover to access your property, you can apply online. Find out about costs, timescales and how to apply.

Apply for a dropped kerb

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Apply for a skip licence

If you need to place a skip on a public road or pavement, you'll need a skip permit. Apply online and find out about requirements and fees.

Apply for a skip licence

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Apply for a scaffold licence

If you need to erect scaffolding or hoarding on a public road or pavement, you'll need a licence. Apply online and find out about requirements and fees.

Apply for a scaffold licence

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Report antisocial behaviour

You can report antisocial behaviour using our online form.

Report antisocial behaviour

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Report pests

You can make a pest complaint using our online form if pests from a neighbouring property is causing an issue, or if your landlord or Housing Association has not carried out a pest treatment.

Make a pest complaint

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Report noise issues

If you are experiencing a serious noise disturbance and have been unable to resolve this, let us know using our online form.

Report noise disturbance

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Report light pollution

You can report an issue with light pollution such as a floodlight or security light using our online form.

Report light pollution

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Report air pollution

You can report air pollution issues such as bonfires, asbestos and pollution from commercial premises using our online form.

Report air pollution

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View and comment on planning applications

You can search for and view current planning applications in your area. Find details about proposed developments and submit comments during the consultation period.

Search planning applications

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Apply for planning permission

If you're planning to build, extend, or make significant changes to your property, you may need planning permission. Find out what applications you need to submit and how to apply.

Apply for planning permission

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Request a planning enforcement investigation

If you believe someone is carrying out development without the necessary planning permission, or not complying with planning conditions, you can request an investigation.

Report a planning breach

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Report a breach of building regulations

If you're concerned about building work that may not comply with building regulations, such as structural safety, fire safety, or accessibility requirements, you can report it to our building control team.

Report building regulations breach

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Report a dangerous structure

If you've identified a building or structure that poses an immediate danger to public safety, report it immediately so we can take appropriate action.

For immediate danger: Call 020 3045 5184  or our emergency out of hours service on 020 8303 7171

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Request a building control inspection

If you have building work that requires inspection, you can request a site inspection online.

Request a site inspection

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Building control fees and charges

You can find building control fees and charges for applications and inspections online.

View fees and charges

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Request copies of planning documents

You can request copies of planning application documents, including decision notices and approved plans.

Request planning documents

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Request copies of building control documents

You can request copies of building control documents, including completion certificates and approved plans.

Request building control documents

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Register a birth

You must register a birth within 42 days. Find out what documents you need and how to book an appointment with our registrar.

Book birth registration appointment

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Register a death

A death must be registered within 5 days. Find out what information you need and how to register the death with our registrar.

Book death registration appointment

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Give notice of a marriage or civil partnership

You must give notice at least 29 days before your ceremony. Both parties need to attend the appointment together.

Book notice appointment

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Order copy certificates

You can order certified copies of birth, death, marriage and civil partnership certificates online or by appointment.

Order certificates online

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Pay your Council Tax

Find out about the different ways you can pay your Council Tax, including online, by Direct Debit, and other payment methods.

Pay your Council Tax

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Pay a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)

If you've received a PCN for a parking contravention, you can pay it online.

Pay a PCN

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Pay a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN)

If you've received a FPN for an environmental offence such as littering or fly-tipping, you can pay it online.

Pay a FPN

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Pay your business rates

Find out about the different ways you can pay your business rates, including online and by Direct Debit.

Pay your business rates

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Pay an invoice

If you've received an invoice from us, you can pay it online using your invoice reference number.

Pay an invoice

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Make an enquiry

You can make an enquiry through our online contact form.

Make a general enquiry

If you can't use the form 
If you can't use the form and need to contact us by phone, you can contact us by calling 020 8303 7777. Our lines are open 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
If you have an emergency outside of these hours, you can contact our emergency out of hours service on 020 8303 7171.

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Visiting us

If you need to visit us, our main reception is located at the Civic Offices in Bexleyheath.

Civic Offices
2 Watling Street
Bexleyheath
DA6 7AT

Opening times 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

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