Decision

Housing Benefit Debt Recovery Report - 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 7, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Decision RESOLVED to   a)            Note the performance of the debt management function carried out by the Benefits service. b)            Note the debt write-offs for the year. c)            Note the emerging impact of Universal Credit on collection levels. d)            To support the implementation of future recovery strategies. e)            To approve the annual report giving details of Housing Benefit Overpayment debt recovery in accordance with the Council’s Debt Recovery Policy, Write-Off Policy, and Housing Benefit Overpayment Recovery Policy.

Supporting Documents

Housing Benefit Annual Debt Management Report 2024-25.pdf
Housing Benefit Overpayment Policy 2025 - Final.pdf

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Monday, 7th July, 2025 10.00 am on July 7, 2025