CouncilDebtSense™

Calm, clear help — no judgement

Got a council letter you're dreading? Find out exactly what it means — and what to do next.

Upload or photograph your letter. We tell you what stage you're at, your deadline, and your options — in plain English or your own language.

Which letter have you got?

Tap the one that looks like yours.

Council Tax arrears

Parking & driving fines (PCNs)

Housing & property

The council tax ladder

The earlier you act, the more options you have. Wherever you are, there's still something you can do.

  1. 1

    Reminder

    Pay the missed amount within 7 days and your instalments carry on.

  2. 2

    Final notice

    Ask the council for a new instalment plan — many will agree.

  3. 3

    Summons

    Contact the council before the hearing; you can still agree a plan and may avoid extra costs.

  4. 4

    Liability order

    Fill in the council's income form and offer an affordable arrangement.

  5. 5

    Enforcement agent

    Contact them quickly — ask for a payment plan or a hold if you're vulnerable.

  6. 6

    Deductions from wages/benefits

    Ask for the rate to be reviewed if it leaves you unable to pay priority bills.

How it works

1. Upload or photograph

Snap your letter with your phone, or upload a PDF.

2. Plain-English explanation

Your stage, your deadline, what happens next, and your options.

3. Your reply, drafted

Request an instalment plan, dispute, appeal a PCN, or ask for enforcement to be put on hold — or let CallSense ring them for you.

Early-access prices

Simple, honest pricing

Letter check

FREE

What stage you're at, your deadline, and what happens next.

Letter pack

£4.99

Per letter. Full explanation, your options, and a ready-to-send reply letter.

CallSense call

£7.99

Our A.I. agent (it always says it's an A.I. agent) calls the council or enforcement agent for you, explains your situation, and you get a summary by text and email.

Only with your permission

LanguageSense

Included free

Explanation and letters in 20+ languages.

Council tax discount & reduction check

FREE

Single person discount, Council Tax Reduction, and band check signposting.

No VAT is charged. Nothing to pay today — early access is free to join.

Read your letter in your language

LanguageSense explains your letter and writes your reply in 20+ languages — included free. Your reply to the council is always in English.

PolishRomanianUrduPunjabiArabicBengaliPortugueseLithuanianSomaliGujaratiTurkishSpanish+ more

For councils, housing associations & charities

  • Help residents understand letters early
  • More instalment plans agreed, fewer enforcement referrals
  • Multilingual from day one
  • White-label option
  • Per-resident or annual licence

Get early access

Be one of the first to try CouncilDebtSense. It takes 30 seconds.

Free help is always available

These independent organisations give free, confidential debt advice.

If you have other debts like credit cards or loans, speak to a free debt adviser before choosing which to pay first.

Questions

Is this debt advice?

No. We explain letters and help you respond. We're not a debt advice service, we don't advise on credit debts like cards or loans, and we'll point you to free independent advisers where that's the right step.

Will the council know I used you?

Only if you choose to tell them. Reply letters are written from you, in your name. If you use CallSense, our A.I. agent tells them it's an A.I. agent calling on your behalf, with your permission.

Is my letter kept private?

Yes. Our planned policy is that letters are stored securely and deleted after 90 days. We'll confirm the final policy before launch.

What if I can't pay at all?

You're not alone and there are still options. Speak to a free debt adviser (links above) — they can help you work out your priority bills, like council tax, rent and energy, and talk to creditors for you.

Does CallSense pretend to be me?

No. Our A.I. agent always says it's an A.I. agent calling on your behalf, with your permission.