Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve the write-off of outstanding debts for Council Tax and Housing Benefit Overpayments.

Analysis

outcome: The write-off of the specified amounts has been approved by the Cabinet.

summary: The decision involves writing off outstanding debts for Council Tax and Housing Benefit Overpayments.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the write-off of outstanding debts for Council Tax and Housing Benefit Overpayments.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial implications for the council and may be seen as unfair by some stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Taxpayers", "Benefit recipients"]

contentiousness_score: 5

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

URL: https://democracy.westsuffolk.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=915

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/24/062, be approved, as follows:   1.       Exempt Appendix 1: Council Tax totalling £37,878.24 2.       Exempt Appendix 2: Housing Benefit Overpayment totalling £33,262.81  

Date of Decision: November 5, 2024