WEST Devon residents who pay their council tax and business rates bill by cash or cheque can now choose which day of the month they pay.

From April 1 the normal payment date will move from the 15th of the month to the first of the month.

To take up the option of a different pay date, the council's revenues service needs to know by February 19 to ensure resident's bill for the new financial year, which is sent out in March, is issued with your preferred date.

Call 01822 618800 for further information.