Short Description
Use of Bailiffs in Debt Collection
Reference number
FOI196501-356153
Date
Request
I'm writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I would like to know how much money, if any has been recovered using bailiffs (debt collection agencies) in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, broken down to the amount by year, for the following debts: council tax arrears • parking penalty charges • Housing Benefit overpayments. I would also like to see the policy documents regarding the use of bailiffs and the details of any complaints lodged against the council's use of bailiffs. If possible I would also like to know how much the council is spending on contracts with debt collection agencies.
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