Housing Benefit Debt Recovery Report - 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025

July 7, 2025 Approved View on council website
Full council record

Decision

Decision
RESOLVED to
 
a)           
Note the performance of the debt management function
carried out by the Benefits service.
b)           
Note the debt write-offs for the year.
c)           
Note the emerging impact of Universal Credit on
collection levels.
d)           
To support the implementation of future recovery
strategies.
e)           
To approve the annual report giving details of
Housing Benefit Overpayment debt recovery in accordance with the
Council’s Debt Recovery Policy, Write-Off Policy, and Housing
Benefit Overpayment Recovery Policy.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Monday, 7th July, 2025 10.00 am on July 7, 2025

Supporting Documents

Housing Benefit Annual Debt Management Report 2024-25.pdf
Housing Benefit Overpayment Policy 2025 - Final.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date7 Jul 2025