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

£ 63,054.73

Business Rates

£  7,592.85

Housing Benefit Overpayment

£ 12,322.42

Sundry Debt

£135,721.75

Total

£218,691.75

 

 

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 maximised on greatest returns, at the same time as ensuring robust procedures for debt management are in place across the revenue streams

Alternative options considered:

Do not approve the amounts for write off, however this would leave uncollectable debt showing on the Council’s records;

 

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equalities Issues: na

Other reasons / organisations consulted

S151 and PFH

Consultees

S151 and PFH

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

Report author: Sharon Hammond

Publication date: 13/11/2024

Date of decision: 12/11/2024

Decided at meeting: 12/11/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 21/11/2024

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