The number of people falling into council tax arrears may have increased by as much as 27% in recent years, according to leading debt charity, the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS).
Figures for 2011 released by the CCCS this week show the number of people contacting officials for help with council tax arrears has soared from 13,353 in 2010 to 16,958 in 2011, while the average amount owed has increased from £675 to £717. The news comes despite a two-year council tax freeze funded by communities secretary Eric Pickles.
