North West Leicestershire District Council has introduced measures to help people in the Ashby area pay their Council Tax bills during the Coronavirus crisis.

It says there are now flexible options available.

These include allowing you to Spread the cost of your bill over 12 months instead of 10 and delay your first payment of the 2020 financial year until June.

The council says more information can be had here Coronavirus Council Tax Options

This page also details how working age Council Tax payers who receive Council Tax support due to low incomes will soon be entitled to a reduction in their Council Tax via the Hardship Fund.