The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Finance and Resources) on the position as at 30 November 2023 of outstanding debt to the Council.

Resolved:

1. That the outstanding debt position and the position of debts written off under delegation to 30 November 2023, as set out in Appendices A and B of the submitted report, be noted.

2. That the two write-offs exceeding £25,000, as set out in Appendix B to the report, be approved.

3. That the updated Debt Collection and Recovery Policy, set out at Appendix C to the report, be approved.

Reasons for decision:

Each write-off is considered on an individual basis to assess the viability of collection and via the Council’s Corporate Debt Management Policy to ensure a standard consistent approach.

Other Options:

None

Note: This is an Executive Function

Referred direct to Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Cox