Five lucky winners from Edinburgh are set to win one year's Council Tax for free.

All customers who sign up to pay their annual bill by direct debit will be entered into the exciting prize draw - which will take the burden out of paying the bill for a whole year.

There is still time to be in with a chance of winning this exclusive prize as all customers signed up before 31 May will be entered into the draw for free.

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Councillor Phil Wheeler, Finance and Resources Convenor, said: "With everyone leading busier lives nowadays, paying council tax by direct debit definitely saves time and effort. It is convenient too as payments can be spread over 10 or 12 months. I would like to wish all the entries in the prize draw good luck in winning this exciting and valuable prize."

More and more people seem to be signing up to pay by direct debit every year as it is both safe and flexible. Customers can also choose from 4 payment dates in a month.

The Council stopped accepting cash and cheque for Council Tax at the start of the 2010/11 financial year. By receiving customer's payments by direct debit, the Council can improve the service we provide as less time and money is spent processing payments.

(GK)