Dear David,

Thank you for your request for information regarding ‘Council Tax Arrears’ (reference number 10110). Your request was received on the 18/10/23 and I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and/or Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, I will let you know. A fees notice will be issued to you, and you will be required to pay before we will proceed to deal with your request.

If you have any queries about this request, please contact Information Governance on 01254 585852. Alternatively, our email address is [Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council request email]

Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Kind Regards,

Debbie

Debbie Ball
Information Governance Officer
Legal & Governance
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Tel: 01254 585561

Post: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, IT Dept, 3rd Floor Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn BB1 7DY
Website: www.blackburn.gov.uk
Email: [email address]

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Dear David

Thank you for your request for information regarding ‘Council Tax Arrears’ (reference number 10110); Please see our response attached/below. If you have any queries regarding your request for information then please don’t hesitate to contact us.

1. What is the exact true total of unrecovered council tax arrears for your area during 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date?
2021 - £2,761,706.82
2022 - £2,648,256.05
2023 - TBC, we are unable to provide this data as the council year continues to be open so there is no true figure.

2. What happens to the alleged council tax arrears that the baliffs fail to collect once the case files are returned to the council?
Alternative methods of recovered methods are considered.
- Attachment of Benefits or Earnings
- Bankruptcy
- Insolvencies
- Charging Orders

3. How many people from your area have been jailed for non payment of council tax during 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date?
2021 - 0
2022 - 0
2023 - 0

If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your request for information and wish to make a complaint or request a review of our decision, you should write to: Information Governance Manager, Information Governance, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, 3rd Floor, Old Town Hall, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 7DY or email [Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council request email]

If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the complaints procedure provided by the Council. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.

Please find attached our 'have your say' feedback policy.

Kind Regards,

Fatima Makken
Information Governance Officer
Email: [email address]
01254 585852

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Dear David,

Thank you for your request for information regarding ‘Attachment of Earnings ’ (reference number 10112). Your request was received on the 19/10/23 and I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and/or Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, I will let you know. A fees notice will be issued to you, and you will be required to pay before we will proceed to deal with your request.

If you have any queries about this request, please contact Information Governance on 01254 585852. Alternatively, our email address is [Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council request email]

Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Kind Regards,

Debbie

Debbie Ball
Information Governance Officer
Legal & Governance
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Tel: 01254 585561

Post: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, IT Dept, 3rd Floor Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn BB1 7DY
Website: www.blackburn.gov.uk
Email: [email address]

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Dear David,

Thank you for your request for information regarding ‘Attachment of Earnings ’ (reference number 10112); please see our response attached/below. If you have any queries regarding your request for information then please don’t hesitate to contact us.

During 2021 and 2022

1. How many Attachment of Benefits or Earnings were implemented?

2021-22
AOBs:
UC 3,174
IS 113
JSA 54
PC 20
ESA 691
TOTAL 4,052

AOEs 2,908

2022-23
AOBs:
UC 2,206
IS 51
JSA 26
PC 24
ESA 483
TOTAL 2,790

AOEs 3,061

2. How many - Bankruptcy proceedings were implemented?

0

3. How many - Insolvency proceedings were implemented?

0

4. How many - Charging Orders were implemented?

0

2 commenced in 2021/22 but are still ongoing

1 commenced in 2022/23 and is still ongoing

5. Please provide us with a copy of your Company/Corporation Number as registered with Dun & Bradstreet.
The BwD no is: 212925606

If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your request for information and wish to make a complaint or request a review of our decision, you should write to: Information Governance Manager, Information Governance, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, G Floor, Town Hall, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 7DY or email [Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council request email]

If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the complaints procedure provided by the Council. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.

Please find attached our 'have your say' feedback policy.

Kind Regards,

Heather Wolstenholme
Information Governance Officer
Email: [email address]
01254 222527

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