He continued: “That’s what it should do for those people who do not pay their council tax by direct debit.”

However, he did share his belief that councils are unlikely to hold on to the money if Britons do not make a claim.

He added: “If you don’t then claim a rebate they will likely give it to you as a rebate on your bill.”

Meanwhile, Britons who don’t live in band A to D properties should get in touch with their local authority if they are in financial difficulty.

Each council has a Household Support Fund totalling £1billion to help residents through the cost of living crisis.