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Drainage Rates

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Posted 29 March 2018

I have sold/given up my land. What evidence of this will you need to alter your records?

We will need either a formal letter from a suitably qualified professional e.g. solicitor or surveyor, or evidence of the transaction itself e.g. sight of Land Certificate or Lease. Please ensure [...]

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Posted 29 March 2018

I sold my land some months ago. Why are you charging me a full year’s rates?

Section 49 of The Land Drainage Act 1991 provides that anyone in occupation of land for any part of a year can be required to pay rates for the whole of that year. However, they then have the [...]

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Posted 29 March 2018

Why have I been charged a penalty?

Annual demands are sent in April and reminders by June. If you have failed to pay, court costs will be added to your account and the debt will be taken to the Magistrates’ Court.

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Posted 29 March 2018

I am likely to have a problem in paying my rates. By when do I need to advise you of this?

If this is the case, you must advise us as soon as possible.

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Posted 29 March 2018

What method of payments are there?

The preferred method of payment is by BACS transfer/on-line banking.  Another means of making a payment can be made by cash or cheque at any branch of any bank.  Alternatively, a cheque can be [...]

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Posted 29 March 2018

When are my drainage rates due for payment?

Actually, they are due for payment IMMEDIATELY, i.e. by return of post.

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Posted 29 March 2018

Who is responsible for maintaining the watercourses running through my land?

The primary responsibility for the maintenance of any watercourse rests with the owner of that watercourse. This will USUALLY be the owner of the land adjoining that watercourse. Where a channel [...]

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Posted 29 March 2018

Why are you charging me rates? I have no watercourse on my land.

Rates are payable because your property is in an internal drainage district and they meet the costs of the arterial protection provided by the board of that district. They are not charged because [...]

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Posted 29 March 2018

My land is not used for agriculture

Agricultural use includes uses such as for paddocks and, to be rated, the land does not need to be used as part of an agricultural business. If, however, you still feel that your land is not used [...]

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Posted 29 March 2018

I don’t get a drainage rate bill for my house

Properties which are not used for agricultural purposes (as defined in the Local Government Finance Act 1988) do not receive a direct drainage rate demand. Rates are, however, effectively charged [...]

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Welland Terrace,
Spalding,
Lincolnshire,
PE11 2TD
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