Issue - meetings

To seek approval to write off irrecoverable debts.

(Report attached)

RESOLVED that

the debts totalling £47,922.19 as detailed in the Schedule attached to the report be written off as irrecoverable.

(It was noted that the Portfolio Holder had requested a briefing for Members on the processes involved in the recovery and write off of debts relating to the Council’s property.)

(During the consideration of this item, Members discussed matters that necessitated the disclosure of exempt information. It was therefore agreed to move to exclude the press and public prior to any debate on the grounds that information would be revealed concerning the personal details of individuals.

There is nothing exempt, however, in this record of the proceedings.)

The Committee considered a report requesting that 17 cases of irrecoverable debt amounting to £47,922.19 be written off.

Members were concerned that a number of the debts that they were being asked to write off were long-standing. Officers were able to reassure the Committee that tenants were contacted as soon as rent arrears were present. It was stated that repayment plans were established where appropriate although the implications of seeking Court Orders on the possibility of reviewing such schedules was acknowledged.

It was noted that the Portfolio Holder had requested a briefing for Members on the processes involved in the recovery and write off of debts relating to the Council’s property.

RESOLVED that

the debts totalling £47,922.19 as detailed in the Schedule attached to the report be written off as irrecoverable.

(During the consideration of this item, Members discussed matters that necessitated the disclosure of exempt information. It was therefore agreed to move to exclude the press and public prior to any debate on the grounds that information would be revealed concerning the personal details of individuals.

There is nothing exempt, however, in this record of the proceedings.)