Housing Benefit Debt Recovery Report - 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025
July 7, 2025 Approved View on council websiteFull 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
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 7 Jul 2025 |