Decision details

*re-published: call-in no longer applies* Request for Write Off of Debtor Accounts

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Adult Social Care & Health Integration, incl Health & Wellbeing Board and Extra Care

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:


The two debtors totalling £25,718.59, which are considered irrevocable to be written off.





Reasons for the decision:

*PLEASE NOTE This decision was originally published on or near the date of the decision and so call in no longer applies. It has been re-published as part of the change in committee management system that we use.*



In both cases robust attempts have been made by Credit Control, Legal Services and Health and Adult Services to recover these amounts.

In the case of the first debt recovery – his son has no legal powers to act on his deceased father’s behalf and therefore the Council has no legal recourse for recovery of the debt.

In the second case, the client lacks capacity to understand finances, and has no savings with which to reduce the debt accrued.


Alternative options considered:


Further time to pursue the outstanding debts, however it is felt that we have currently explored all possible avenues.



Publication date: 11/05/2021

Date of decision: 29/01/2015