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Council tax pays for vital local services provided by Lichfield District Council, Staffordshire County Council, the police, fire and parish councils - find out more.
Unless you are exempt for any reason, or entitled to a reduction on your bill, you are legally required to pay council tax - find out more about discounts and exemptions.
If you can't pay your council tax, please call 01543 308000, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
If you think you have been made liable for a council tax charge you are not responsible for, please contact the customer services on 01543 308900 straightaway.