Decision details

Debt Write Off

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To seek approval for the write off of uncollectable debt.

Decision:

a)    That updates on the Covid impact and Breathing Space be noted; and

 

b)    That the amounts identified in the report, as detailed below, be approved for write off:

 

Council Tax                                             £23,957.39

Business Rates                                       £21,880.41

Housing Benefit Overpayment                £ 9,734.08

Total                                                        £55,571,88

 

Reasons for the decision:

All recovery methods have been considered and where appropriate pursued, before making the decision to write off.

Officer time can be maximised on greatest returns, at the same time as ensuring robust procedures for debt management are in place across all revenue streams.)

Alternative options considered:

Not to approve the write off of the debts shown within the report.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Sharon Hammond, Head of Revenues & Benefits Email: Sharon.Hammond@pspsl.co.uk.

Report author: Sharon Hammond

Publication date: 16/02/2022

Date of decision: 15/02/2022

Decided at meeting: 15/02/2022 - Cabinet

Effective from: 24/02/2022

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