Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 4, 2026

Purpose: While the Council endeavours to collect all debts due to the Council, there will inevitably be some debts that remain irrecoverable. Individual debts of up to £50,000 can be written-off using delegated powers. This report will seek authority to write off individual debts of over £50,000 and also provide a summary of debts written off using delegated authority.

Content: RESOLVED That the Cabinet approves the write offs of the debt for the amount of £345,500.21 as set out in section 5 of report FIN/727. Reasons for the Recommendations The Council’s Constitution necessitates amounts exceeding £50,000 requiring write offs to be approved by the Cabinet.