Issue - decisions

Housing Benefit Debt Recovery Report - 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025

07/07/2025 - Housing Benefit Debt Recovery Report - 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025

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.