Irrecoverable Debts 2025-2026 (Over £50,000)
February 4, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...approved the write-off of irrecoverable debts totalling £345,500.21.
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Purpose
While the Council endeavours to collect all
debts due to the Council, there will inevitably be some debts that
remain irrecoverable. Individual debts of up to £50,000 can
be written-off using delegated powers. This report will seek
authority to write off individual debts of over £50,000 and
also provide a summary of debts written off using delegated
authority.
Content
RESOLVED
That the Cabinet approves the write offs of
the debt for the amount of £345,500.21 as set out in section
5 of report
FIN/727.
Reasons for the
Recommendations
The Council’s Constitution necessitates
amounts exceeding £50,000 requiring write offs to be approved
by the Cabinet.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.00 pm on February 4, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |