Decision

The Council has decided to approve recommendations on Housing Benefit Overpayment debt recovery.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved by the council.

summary: The decision involves approving the annual report on Housing Benefit Overpayment debt recovery.

topline: The Council has decided to approve recommendations on Housing Benefit Overpayment debt recovery.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial matters and debt recovery policies which can impact residents.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Residents receiving Housing Benefit"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://modgov.north-norfolk.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=621

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Decision RESOLVED to recommend:   That Full Council approves 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.   ACTION: The technical nature of the report was raised and it was suggested that future reports were written in a more accessible format.  

Date of Decision: July 16, 2025