Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision
RESOLVED to
a) Note the performance of the debt management function carried out by the Benefits service.
b) Note the debt write-offs for the year.
c) Note the emerging impact of Universal Credit on collection levels.
d) To support the implementation of future recovery strategies.
e) To approve the annual report giving details of Housing Benefit Overpayment debt recovery in accordance with the Council’s Debt Recovery Policy, Write-Off Policy, and Housing Benefit Overpayment Recovery Policy.
Report author: Trudi Grant
Publication date: 07/07/2025
Date of decision: 07/07/2025
Decided at meeting: 07/07/2025 - Cabinet
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