Issue - meetings

Report recommending write-offs of debts in relation to business rates.

A report was presented which sought approval for write-off of debts over £10,000 in respect of outstanding business rates. A member felt that, had they been given more information, they could have assisted in locating the debtors. In response it was explained that, aside from the data protection reasons for not providing the information, these were not debts due to being unable to trace the debtors, but were those that could not be recovered, for example due to the business being in liquidation.

A member asked whether attempts were made to recover debts before they reached a crucial stage, and in response it was explained that a strict process was followed and attempts were made as soon as the debt was accrued.

It was moved by Councillor Ladkin, seconded by Councillor Wright and

RESOLVED – the six business rate write-offs detailed in the report be approved.