WAVERLEY Borough Council has warned residents not to be taken in by cold-callers offering to reduce their council tax bills by appealing their council tax bands.

The service can be carried for free by the householder. Council tax bands are set by central government and there is an established appeals procedure.

Residents can check a band or make an appeal online by going to: www.gov.uk/ council-tax-bands, call 03000 501501 or write to: Council Tax South Valuation Office Agency, Second Floor, 1 Francis Grove, Wimbledon, London SW19 4D.