Number of Summons, Liability Orders & Hearings 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023

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Dear East Devon District Council,

I am writing to make a formal request for information, I am entitled to make this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, in accordance with my right of access under this legislation I request the following:

1. How many summons regarding non-payment of council tax were issued and served in 2021 and 2022 and, to date, in 2023?
2. Consequently, how many notice of liability orders were served in 2021, 2022 and, to date, in 2023?
3. How many non-payment of council tax hearings were adjourned after the first sitting in the Magistrates' Court in 2021, 2022 and, to date, in 2023

Without ill will, frivolity, vexation, and in sincerity and honour,
Caroline

EDDC, East Devon District Council

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Dear Ms Caroline,

Thank you for your request for information. Please find the response to
your query below.

You requested to know data concerning summons, liability orders and
adjournments. Please see our response below:

1. How many summons regarding non-payment of council tax were issued and
served in 2021 and 2022 and, to date, in 2023?
2. Consequently, how many notice of liability orders were served in 2021,
2022 and, to date, in 2023?
3. How many non-payment of council tax hearings were adjourned after the
first sitting in the Magistrates' Court in 2021, 2022 and, to date, in
2023

1 - Summons
2021 – 4371
2022 – 3116
2023 – 2644

2 – Liability orders
2021 – 2570
2022 – 2510
2023 – 1865

3 - Adjournments
2021 – 5
2022 – 2
2023 – 3

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Yours sincerely,

Information and Complaints Officer
East Devon District Council
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