You can ALWAYS talk to the people you owe money to, local council included. If you get into difficulties for what ever reason there is always someone to speak to. They will work hard to help (they want the money even if its late) way before it ever gets anywhere near bringing in the baliffs. What they don't do is allow you to ignore repeated letters, phone calls etc. Baliffs are a last resort for people who just don't want to pay their way. You have to take a stand at some point otherwise nobody would pay.

I guess if you owe the money then Rossendales bailiffs are entitled to pursue you. People who don't pay council tax cost everyone (who do pay it) more, so I can understand why councils make an effort to pursue those who evade their responsibilities as otherwise they would not be able to provide services to those who really need them. Pay your council tax on time like everyone else and these companies wont bother you, its really easy.