Early Adoption of Council Tax Collection and Enforcement Reforms

September 14, 2026 Executive Member (Customer, Streetscene and Environment) (Cabinet member) Approved View on council website
Full council record

Decision

  1. To approve the early adoption of the following council tax collection and enforcement measures:

a.        extending the timeframe before a person loses the right to pay in instalments, until at least 63 days after the first missed payment.

b.        earlier identification and support for vulnerable and terminally ill households.

c.        the continued use of discretion to pause or delay enforcement in appropriate cases.

Supporting Documents

3c - 2600387FUL - Adlington Post Office 18 - 20 Market Place Adlington Chorley.pdf
3c - Location Plan.pdf
3c - Presentation.pdf
EMDCBCFinal.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 Sep 2026
Effective from22 Sep 2026
Lead officerAlison Wilding
Subject to call-inYes