Council Tax boost for prize draw winners
Council Tax Direct Debit Draw winners presentation. August29th 2012 E35079N (L to R): The Mayoress of Eastbourne Mrs Linda Thompson, winner Alwyn Davies, the Mayor of Eastbourne Cllr Mike Thompson, winner Elaine Davies and Senior Local Taxation Officer Lynne Forrest.
A LUCKY Eastbourne couple have won a year’s paid council tax.
Alwyn Davies, 65, and Elaine Davies, 58, of Compton Street, were presented with the prize this week – which equates to a saving of £1,602.77 – after entering a council competition in April.
Entrants were sent a leaflet with their main council tax bill advising that everyone who paid by direct debit or who signed up for it would be entered into a prize draw to have their council tax paid for this financial year, up to the value of a Band D property.
Eastbourne Borough Council has seen an increase in the number of direct debit payments since last year to 74 per cent in August.
Alwyn said, “We couldn’t believe it. We thought it was a hoax at first because we couldn’t remember entering the competition.
“We’re really happy and would like to thank everyone at Eastbourne Borough Council who made it possible, it’s been really wonderful.”
Elaine added, “We’re moving home soon so the money is going to be really handy.”
If you are interested in paying your Council Tax by Direct Debit, contact the council on 0845 300 6715 or complete an on-line application form www.eastbourne.gov.uk/council/tax
Pictured: (Left to right): The Mayoress of Eastbourne Linda Thompson, winner Alwyn Davies, the Mayor of Eastbourne Cllr Mike Thompson, winner Elaine Davies and senior local taxation officer Lynne Forrest.
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