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:

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

 

Council Tax

£37,052 45

Business Rates

£28,583.72

Housing Benefit Overpayment

£22,003.03

Total

£87,639.20

 

Reasons for the decision:

·       All recovery methods have been considered and where appropriate pursued, before making the decision to write off.  Debts will be written off against provisions in the Council’s accounts.

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

Alternative options considered:

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equalities Issues: na

Other reasons / organisations consulted

S151 and PFH - meeting

Consultees

S151 and PFH

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

Report author: Sharon Hammond

Publication date: 17/07/2024

Date of decision: 16/07/2024

Decided at meeting: 16/07/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 25/07/2024

Accompanying Documents: