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Simple terms explainer
Councils are responsible for collecting money that is legally due, such as unpaid council tax, business rates, or service charges. When voluntary payment fails, they can use formal legal processes like court action, enforcement orders, or debt recovery agencies to secure these funds. This ensures fairness and protects public finances.
Legal status
Discretionary
Duty category
Business and legal
Finance
Duty type
Public facing
Social determinant of health
Economic stability
Emerging policy and legislation
1
National bodies with shared interest
Society of Local Authority Lawyers and Administrators in Scotland (SOLAR)
Standards and Frameworks
2