Revenue Collection
Monies in payment of an Education Penalty Notices will be collected by Stockport MBC (Metropolitan Borough Council) and will be paid into a specifically designated budget. Any sums received by the council must be applied in meeting the costs of issuing and enforcing notices, or the cost of prosecuting recipients who do not pay. Any surplus will be applied towards other functions of the council which serve to support the regular attendance at school of registered pupils.
Payment arrangements will be detailed on the Education Penalty Notice and will include provision for online or telephone payments by credit or debit card.
Only payment in full within the specified payment period will be accepted as discharging the fine recipient’s liability for the offence. Payments received after the end of the payment period will be returned. Part-payment or payment by instalments will not be accepted. Payment can be made by any person on behalf of the recipient of the notice.
A database shall be used by Stockport Family to record relevant information relating to Formal Warnings and Education Penalty Notices, including, when they were issued, when they are to be paid/prosecuted and how many have been issued.
If you need support with payment
If you're worried about making this payment or feel that paying the penalty notice may cause financial hardship, you can contact our cost of living helpline for confidential advice and support.
You can call the cost of living helpline on 0161 474 2140.
The line is open Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4pm.
The team can provide advice, assess what support may be available, and make referrals to specialist debt advice services where appropriate.
If you have a child with a disability or a health condition that requires significantly more care than other children of the same age, the team can also check whether you are receiving all the benefits and support you may be entitled to.
Please note that contacting the helpline does not extend the payment deadline or change the requirement to pay the penalty notice in full by the due date.