Fulham residents could win £25,000 - for paying their council tax!

A prize draw has been launched by Hammersmith & Fulham Council in conjunction with Bacs Payment Schemes Ltd (Bacs), the organisation responsible for Direct Debit, offering residents the opportunity to win £25,000 by paying their council tax by Direct Debit.

To be in with a chance to win, residents must register to pay their council tax bill by Direct Debit by 5pm on July 15.

Householders can register by:
* returning a completed paper Direct Debit Instruction to their local council
* signing up to Direct Debit via their council’s website www.lbhf.gov.uk
* calling 0845 803 1020

Residents who already pay their council tax bill by Direct Debit will be automatically entered into the prize draw.

Speaking on behalf of London councils Geoff Waterton, head of collection at Enfield Council, said: “There are huge benefits to paying council tax bills by Direct Debit for both council tax payers and the council.

"For residents Direct Debit is a safe and secure payment method which will save them time, and offers peace of mind that they will not miss a payment.

"For the councils, processing Direct Debits generates long term cost savings which can contribute to enhancing council services to the benefit of residents."

In addition to the main £25,000 prize, Hammersmith & Fulham Council will be offering their residents two additional second prizes of £250.

Managing director of Bacs, Michael Chambers, added: “We are delighted to be supporting the 20 participating local authorities in this new and exciting Direct Debit promotion.

“Our research suggests that 74% of the UK adult population have a positive attitude to Direct Debit. What’s more Direct Debit is widely recognised as the most efficient method of collecting council tax payments.

“The prize draw is an example of an effective, and exciting, Direct Debit promotion that will enable customers to benefit from a trusted, reliable and hassle free payment method, and the councils involved to reap cost savings and revenue efficiency benefits”.

The £25,000 winner will be drawn on July 20. Local Hammersmith & Fulham second prize winners will be drawn on July 23 and notified within 14 days.

To find out more on how to sign up to Direct Debit and be automatically entered into the free prize draws visit www.ddwinner.com or contact the council.