# Council Tax Cost Cutting Special: 5 ways to try to cut your bill & possibly get £1,000s back

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Podcast: [The Martin Lewis Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-martin-lewis-podcast-644025)
Published: 2026-05-14T18:21:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002wj3b
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## Resource

Martin Lewis dives into council tax. Are you overpaying? Martin breaks down practical, often overlooked ways you could cut your bill—potentially saving hundreds each year. From checking your property band to claiming discounts for single occupancy, students, or disabilities. We also explore what to do if you think your property has been incorrectly assessed—plus the potential risks of challenging your banding. With real-life success stories and clear step-by-step guidance, you’ll find out how to navigate the system and make sure you're not paying more than you need to. Plus, this week’s “Tell Us”— We’re asking: What’s the biggest money secret you’ve ever kept? When was it? Who did you keep it from—and why? We hear your candid, surprising, and sometimes emotional stories. In our regular Mastermind feature, Adrian tackles a question from Martin on Lifetime ISAs (LISAs). And Martin brings you the latest Premium Bonds update—including current prize rates, odds of winning, and whether they still stack up compared to savings accounts in today’s climate. If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) – so if you’ve always wanted to know his favourite ice cream flavour, if he’s ever pondered the meaning of life, or have a very complicated question about your personal finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk .

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