Simple terms explainer:
Councils have the power to recover money that is owed to them, such as unpaid council tax, rent, business rates, or other charges. This is called debt recovery. If someone doesn’t pay what they owe, the council can take steps to enforce payment. These steps might include sending reminders, setting up payment plans, or using legal processes like wage deductions, bank arrestments, or court action. The goal is to make sure public money is collected fairly and efficiently, so it can be used to fund local services.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Revenues and benefits
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Economic stability
Emerging policy and legislation
2
Bodies with shared interest
Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV)
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
Standards and frameworks
2