Council encourages residents to take up email tax bills

12:07pm Thursday 22nd May 2008

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THE COUNCIL is encouraging more residents to receive council tax bills by e-mail, by extending its council tax does not need to cost the earth' campaign.

The initiative, which finished on March 31, will now be extended to the end of June and means the council will continue to donate 20p to charity for every person who registers to receive their bill by e-mail.

Donations will be made to Groundwork, an environmental charity, to fund environmental work in Trafford.

Executive councillor John Tolhurst said: "I would like to thank everyone who has responded to the campaign so far. We have already raised more than £200 for charity, and we would like to increase our contribution."

Last year, the council used nearly 10 tonnes of paper to produce council tax bills and booklets. By signing up for paperless bills, residents can help protect the environment and reduce waste. Paperless bills also save money, which helps to keep the council tax low.

To register for paperless bills visit the council's website at www.trafford.gov.uk and click the do it online' menu and follow the simple registration process