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 website

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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.

Supporting Documents

OFF26-100- Carlton Dene Rights of Light Deeds of Release and Compensation.pdf
OFF26-100- Carlton Dene Rights of Light Deeds of Release and Compensation.pdf
VFM26-05 CMR St Vincents Catholic Primary School Lease.pdf
VFM26-15 Quarterly write off report.pdf
OFF26-93-Crisis Fund Scheme Grant to North Paddington Food Bank.pdf
OFF26-93-Crisis Fund Scheme Grant to North Paddington Food Bank.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Decision date4 Sep 2026
Effective from12 Sep 2026
Lead officerMartin Hinckley
Subject to call-inYes