NEW arrangements are now in place for people to make payments to North East Lincolnshire Council.
Residents are now able to pay their bar-coded council bills at a total of 95 outlets across the borough – 74 registered Paypoint outlets and 21 post offices.
The new service will mean that North East Lincolnshire Council will close its three cash offices at Grimsby, Immingham and Cleethorpes on April 26 in an aim to save money and help customers.
Customers who continue to visit the cash offices during April will be made aware of the new service.
Councillor Hazel Chase, portfolio holder for citizens and partnerships, said:
"The decision to move to this alternative method of collection has been made on the clear benefits to the council, residents and businesses. Customers will see huge benefits as the need to travel in to the town centre is reduced and they are able to pay their bills on evenings and weekends; businesses in local communities will see increased visits to local shops subscribing to the Paypoint scheme and the council expects over £50,000 of annual savings as it saves on staffing and supplies.
"We will, of course, prioritise and support our more vulnerable customers during the changes."
The council is also developing many of its online and new media services to ensure customer services are delivered in a way that fits with the lives of residents.
For more information, contact the council on Twitter by tweeting @nelincs or call 01472 313131.
