Freedom of Information Request - Business Rates
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
I would be interested in any information held by the local authority regarding my request. I understand that I do not have to specify particular files or documents and it is the departments responsibilty to provide the information I require. If you need further clarification please contact me by email.
I would like the information to be emailed to me in electronic form.
Please confirm:-
1) in the financial year 2019/20 please advise:-
I) total number of summons issued in the Magistrates Court for non-payment either in whole or and/or in part of non-domestic (business) rates
II) total number of Liability Orders obtained in the Magistrates Court for non-payment either in whole or in part of non-domestic (business) rates.
III) total number of referrals made to Enforcement Officers (Bailiffs) to enforce Liability Orders for non-payment either in whole or in part of non-domestic (business) rates.
If my request is denied in whole and/or in part, I ask that you justify all deletions by reference to specific exemptions of the Act. I will also expect you to release all non-exempt material. I reserve the right to appeal any decision to withhold information and/or to charge fees from which this request should be exempt.
I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received this request. I look forward to your response within 20 working days as outlined by the statute.
Yours Faithfully,
Paul Turner-Mitchell
6 Fairway
Whitworth
OL12 8UF
Email: [email address]
Thank you for your request.
This has been passed onto the appropriate FOI officer and your request
will be dealt with as soon as possible.
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Further to your FOI request, please see information below:
1) in the financial year 2019/20 please advise:-
I) total number of summons issued in the Magistrates Court for
non-payment either in whole or and/or in part of non-domestic (business)
rates - 394
II) total number of Liability Orders obtained in the Magistrates Court
for non-payment either in whole or in part of non-domestic (business)
rates. - 194
III) total number of referrals made to Enforcement Officers (Bailiffs)
to enforce Liability Orders for non-payment either in whole or in part of
non-domestic (business) rates. - 133
If you are unhappy with the way your request for Information has been
handled you may request a review by writing to:
The FOI Co-ordinator
Brentwood Borough Council
Town Hall
Ingrave Road
Brentwood
Essex
CM15 8AY
If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request you have a
right to appeal to the Information Commissioner at:
The Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Telephone 08456 30 60 60
Or 01625 54 57 45
Website: [1]https://ico.org.uk/
Zöe Borman | Governance & Member Support Officer| Brentwood Borough
Council
(: 01277 312736 *: [2][email address]
Further to your FOI request, please see information below.
1) in the financial year 2019/20 please advise:-
I) total number of summons issued in the Magistrates Court for
non-payment either in whole or and/or in part of non-domestic (business)
rates - 394
II) total number of Liability Orders obtained in the Magistrates Court
for non-payment either in whole or in part of non-domestic (business)
rates. - 194
III) total number of referrals made to Enforcement Officers (Bailiffs)
to enforce Liability Orders for non-payment either in whole or in part of
non-domestic (business) rates. – 133
If you are unhappy with the way your request for Information has been
handled you may request a review by writing to:
The FOI Co-ordinator
Brentwood Borough Council
Town Hall
Ingrave Road
Brentwood
Essex
CM15 8AY
If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request you have a
right to appeal to the Information Commissioner at:
The Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Telephone 08456 30 60 60
Or 01625 54 57 45
Website: [1]https://ico.org.uk/
Many thanks.
Zöe Borman | Governance & Member Support Officer| Brentwood Borough
Council
(: 01277 312736 *: [2][email address]
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