Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the write-off of the specified amounts
summary: Writing off outstanding debts for Council Tax, Business Rates, and Housing Benefits Overpayment
topline: The Cabinet has decided to write off outstanding debts for Council Tax, Business Rates, and Housing Benefits Overpayment
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves forgiving debts owed to the council, which could be seen as unfair by some taxpayers
affected_stakeholders: ["Taxpayers", "Council", "Local businesses"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision
URL: https://democracy.westsuffolk.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=952
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to consider writing-off outstanding debts, as detailed in the exempt appendices.
Content: The Cabinet will be asked to consider writing-off outstanding debts, as detailed in the exempt appendices. Resolved: That the write-off of the amounts detailed in the Exempt Appendices to Report Number CAB/WS/25/033, be approved, as follows: 1. Exempt Appendix 1: Council Tax totalling £30,675.98. 2. Exempt Appendix 2: Business Rates totalling £163,420.12. 3. Exempt Appendix 3: Housing Benefits Overpayment £22,410.11.
Date of Decision: July 22, 2025