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;