Council tax debt has soared in recent years, and rates just keep going up. 4.4 million people are now in debt.

For many, it’s becoming impossible to pay when the cost of living crisis and economic turmoil have squeezed budgets to the limit.

But instead of supporting families to get out of debt, councils are using violence, harassment and intimidation - sending in the bailiffs. Worse, the cost of a bailiff visit is added to people’s debt – leaving them hundreds of pounds worse off.

Councils in the UK should stop using bailiffs to collect council tax debt. It’s completely unjust that the government are using a form of legalized harassment to try and collect debts. No matter what people's financial circumstances are, everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.

Led by campaiging organisation Debt Justice, this interactive workshop will help you understand the issue, and give you the tools you need to join the fight against bailiffs in your local area.

It’s open to all – you don’t need to have done any campaigning before. We particularly welcome sign-ups from anyone with experience of debt, and anyone living in Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Lambeth or Southwark, although you shouldn’t be put off if this doesn’t apply to you.

The contents of both workshops are the same, the longer workshop allows for more group discussions.

ThisEgg: unfortunately

This workshop is part of a series of wraparound events programmed as part of our Associate Company ThisEgg's new performance unfortunately.

Through costume, movement and text, this part fashion show, part theatre show explores our relationship to money. What it tells us about ourselves, and about each other. 

Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 September 2026
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Debt Justice

Debt Justice is a part of a global movement to end unjust debt and the poverty and inequality it perpetuates. We believe no-one should be forced into debt just to put food on the table or pay for essential healthcare. And yet that’s the reality for many countries across the world, and households here in the UK. Through fiercely informed campaigning, we build collective power with those affected so together we can rewrite the rules of global finance and build a fair economy for all. debtjustice.org.uk

Image: Jess Hurd/Debt Justice