FOI release

Use of bailiffs for Council Tax debt collection

Case reference FOI2020/00701

Published 20 July 2020

Request

1) Does the council use bailiffs when it comes to council tax debt collection? 2) How much has the council spent on bailiffs each year for the last 5 financial years? 3) How much money has been accrued by the council via the use of bailiffs each year for the last 5 financial years?

Response

1. Does the council use bailiffs when it comes to council tax debt collection?

Yes

2. How much has the council spent on bailiffs each year for the last 5 financial years?

£nil, civil enforcement agents collect statutory costs direct from the debtor.

3. How much money has been accrued by the council via the use of bailiffs each year for the last 5 financial years?

2015/16 £605,160.08

2017/18 £541,610.64

2019/20 £584,672.24

2018/19 £593,462.71

2016/17 £575,185.33

Documents

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