Council demanding I pay up front

magpiecottage

mrlogan wrote: »

There's something in business

A council is not a business.

called a "grace period".

Which is entirely at the discretion of the creditor (the council), NOT the debtor (you). If the council chooses not to grant it that is entirely at its own discretion.

The "grace" the council previously offered you was the concession to pay monthly by agreed dates. You abused that concession so they have withdrawn it.

If they get it late, big deal.

How would you feel if your employer took that view?

By not using Direct Debit, I have control over my own money.

If you owe it to the council then it is not your money at all, it is theirs.

Mallotum_X

Rather than being an idiot about it set up a direct debit and stop moaning.

dunstonh

By not using Direct Debit, I have control over my own money.

However, you have shown you are not in control of your money previously.

picky123

Mallotum_X wrote: »

Rather than being an idiot about it set up a direct debit and stop moaning.

bravo:T:T:T:T:T

jamesd

Will your council accept a standing order, so you continue to have control but they get paid even if you forget? It's the forgotten payments that are bugging them, so standing order may solve that problem for them while leaving you in control.