Approval was provided on 11 October 2022, to close the Revenues and Benefits phone lines for one day per week. With effect from 3 November 2022, the service closed the phone lines to the public for one day each week (Thursday). Revenues and Bene
January 2, 2024 Director of Finance (Officer) Approved View on council websiteFull council record
Decision
Approval to trial an additional 1-day closure on a Tuesday. The inbound telephone solution will close with effect from 1 February 2024 on a Tuesday and a Thursday. The service will provide a telephone solution on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week. An evaluation of the trial will be undertaken over the 3-month period, subject to findings, if successful the service will move to a permanent closure of 2 days per week with effect from 1 May 2024. Although the service will be closed to inbound calls on a Tuesday and a Thursday, the service will provide an outbound call offering, designed to target difficult to reach residents building on the success of the current 1 day closure.
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 2 Jan 2024 |