Decision
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