All tenants must register all utilities and council tax from the first day of their tenancy.
Here are some tips to help.....
1a. Who is my gas supplier
To find out who your gas supplier is, call the M Number Enquiry Helpline on 0870 608 1524, this is a service provided by xoserve Ltd. They will tell you who your gas supplier is and can also give you your MPRN number which you may sometimes need when switching to a cheaper gas tariff.
1b. Who is my electricity supplier
You can find out who your electricity supplier is by calling the local distribution company.
They should confirm the registered supplier and provide you with a contact number for the electricity provider by checking your address details and meter serial number (normally located on a sticker attached to the meter) on their records. It is useful to take a note of your properties Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN) for future reference.
The phone numbers for the distribution companies are below and are usually open normal 'office hours'.
| Region & Distributor | Telephone number |
|---|---|
| Eastern England EDF Energy | 0845 601 5467 |
| East and West Midlands Central Networks | 0845 603 0618 |
| London EDF Energy | 0845 600 0102 |
| North Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire Sp Power Systems and North Shropshire | 0845 270 9101 |
| North East England and CE Electric UK | 0845 601 3268 |
| North West United Utilities | 0870 751 0093 |
| North Scotland SSE Power Distribution | 0845 026 2554 |
| South Scotland SP Power Systems | 0845 270 9101 |
| South East England (Kent & EDF Energy parts of Sussex and Surrey) | 0845 601 5467 |
| Southern England SSE Power Distribution | 0845 026 2554 |
| South Wales Western Power Distribution | 0845 601 5972 |
| South West England Western Power Distribution | 0845 601 5972 |
2. Take meter readings and notify your supplier
Your energy supplier may already have meter readings, however to make sure, take your own meter readings and notify your supplier.
New tenants will need to register with the Local Authority for Council Tax http://www.sefton.gov.uk/sefton-home.aspx tel 08451400845 and United Utilities http://www.unitedutilities.com/contact-us.aspx te0800 980 6050l for the water supply to the property.
Alternatively you could use this link to find out the current Utility Supplier and look at comparison price offers:
https://www.uswitch.com