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Originally Posted by Lilly
When I set my direct debit up I seem to recall being given a choice of dates. The reason being that people get paid at varying times of the month.
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You are assuming that everyone has the ability to pay by DD.
There are a lot of people who are on a limited income, can not pay by Direct Debit because, although they may have a bank account, they do not have a bank account that allows them to pay by DD. Also banks are making it more difficult for people to get current accounts and some are even refusing to let people have basic bank accounts.
Also it is irresponsible of HBC to expect people to pay by a method, that might involve them getting into debt. Councils should be showing some social responsibilty in the way it treats its Council Tax Payers.