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Orkney Islands Council

Council Tax – Application for Apprentice Discount

IMAGE: The Orkney Islands Council crest and wordmark, identifying the council responsible for this Council Tax application form.

You should complete this form if you are applying for discount on the grounds that someone in the dwelling is employed as an apprentice.

To qualify for discount, the following must apply:

  • The apprentice is employed for the purpose of learning a trade, business, profession, office, employment or vocation:
  • The apprentice is undertaking a programme of training leading to a qualification accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) or the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA); and
  • The apprentice is earning less than £256.00 gross per week and less than they would be paid if qualified

The person who is liable to pay the Council Tax should complete Parts 1, 2 and 4 of this form. You should ask the Apprentice’s employer to complete Part 3.

Part 1 About you

Name ________________

Address ________________

________ Postcode ___

Part 2 About the Apprentice

Name ________________

Date of Birth __//___

Part 3 To be completed by the Employer

The person named in Part 2 has told us that they are employed as an apprentice. Please confirm the following details.

Employers Name ________________

Employers Address ________________

________ Postcode ___

Details of the apprenticeship being undertaken ________________

Qualification that will be gained ________________

Date on which apprenticeship started __//___

Please turn over

Date on which apprenticeship is expected to be completed __//___

Gross weekly earnings of the apprentice £ _______

Normal gross weekly earnings for a qualified person £ _______

Signature __________ Date //__

Position __________ Tel. _____

Part 4 Declaration

To be completed by the person who is liable to pay the Council Tax.

I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief that the information on this form is true and accurate and I will tell you about any change in circumstances that may affect my Council Tax. I understand that it is an offence to knowingly make a false statement and may be liable for prosecution or a fine.

Signature ________ Name (print) ________ Date _//_

Please provide your email address or telephone number in case we need to contact you about your application. You do not have to tell us but it will help us to contact you quickly if we have any questions.

email address: ______________ Telephone: _______

How information about you will be used

We need the information on this form to determine if you are entitled to a Council Tax or Scottish Water (water and waste water) discount and to process your application. The Local Government Finance Act 1992 is the legal basis for the Council processing your personal information.

The information may be shared within the local authority, with other local authorities and Audit Scotland to detect and prevent fraud.

For more information about how we process information, how long we retain the information, or the right to complain please contact us or visit http://www.orkney.gov.uk/Online-Services/privacy.htm. If you are unable to access the Council’s website you can request a paper copy from the Council. Users of smartphones can also scan the code below to access the information.

IMAGE: A QR code provided for smartphone users to access information about how Orkney Islands Council processes personal information.

Please return the completed form to the Council Tax Section, Orkney Islands Council, Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY. Tel: (01856) 873535 Ext 2133 (Direct Dial 01856 886322), email: revenues@orkney.gov.uk website: http://www.orkney.gov.uk/

Aug 2025

For official use only:

Ctax Ref ________ Issued // Input by _____ Date//___

If form completed by member of staff please provide name ______ Update Contact details Y/N