Quarterly Write-off Report August 2026
September 4, 2026 Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance (Cabinet member) Key decision In call-in window View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the write-off of five debts exceeding £100,000 and delegated authority for amounts under £100,000 on 4 September 2026. The Executive Director of Finance and Resources approved a grant of £650,000 to North Paddington Food Bank on 17 July 2026. The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning approved entering into deeds of release and paying compensation for rights of light on 22 May 2026.
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Purpose
The Cabinet Member will consider the quarterly write-off report for Council Tax, NNDR and other sundry debt write-offs.
Decision
Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance has taken the decision to approve for write-off the debts over £100k as set out in Section 5 of the report and the exempt appendix; and to delegate Authority to the Director of Law the amounts shown in paragraph 6.4 of the report under £100,000.
Reason for Decision: The recommendation to write-off the amounts detailed in this report is proposed as all other avenues available to the Council for the recovery of these debts have been exhausted, including, where appropriate, the issue of court and distress proceedings.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in) |
| Decision date | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Martin Hinckley |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |