Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the write-off of the specified amounts.
summary: The decision involves writing off outstanding debts for council tax, business rates, overpayment of housing benefit, and sundry debt.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the write-off of outstanding debts for council tax, business rates, overpayment of housing benefit, and sundry debt.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves forgiving debts owed to the council, which could be seen as unfair to taxpayers who have paid their dues.
affected_stakeholders: ["Taxpayers", "Council", "Debtors"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.westsuffolk.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=999
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/26/030, be approved, as follows: 1. Exempt Appendix 1: Council Tax totalling £51,631.96. 2. Exempt Appendix 2: Business Rates totalling £216,773.82. 3. Exempt Appendix 3: Overpayment of Housing Benefit totalling £11,049.75. 4. Exempt Appendix 4: Sundry Debt totalling £17,285.76.
Date of Decision: July 21, 2026