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    Former Tenant Rent Arrears, Current Tenant Rent Arrears, Councli Tax, Non Domestic Rates and Sundry Debtor Write Offs Report for 2019/20

     

     

    Meeting: 23/07/2020 - Cabinet (Item 8)

    8 Former Tenant Rent Arrears, Current Tenant Rent Arrears, Councli Tax, Non Domestic Rates and Sundry Debtor Write Offs Report for 2019/20 pdf icon PDF 221 KB

    Report of the Strategic Director of Housing & Customer Services
    Presented by the Corporate Portfolio Holder

    Minutes:

    Councillor Nick Ruston presented the report to Cabinet.

     

    The report advised Members of the total amount of debt written off by fund type during the previous financial year. It was noted that that write-offs are only considered where appropriate recovery and enforcement options have been taken, or, where the council is legally prohibited from pursuing the debt.

     

    The Leader thanked Councillor Rushton and invited questions and comments from Members. 

     

    Councillor Bayliss advised that the Council did employ an officer whose job it was to pursue former tenant rent arrears and he is assured that her costs are more than covered.      

     

    The recommendation as set out on page 87 of the agenda was moved by Councillor Rushton, seconded by Councillor Bayliss and subsequently

     

    RESOLVED THAT:

     

    The information contained within the report be noted as a true representation of write offs undertaken during 2019/20.

     

    Reason for decision:  To comply with proper accounting practices.