Issue - items at meetings - Overview and Scrutiny Commission's Work Programme

33.1    The Commission noted its work programme and the Chairman asked for an additional item; Recovery of Council Tax Arrears, to be added.

33.2    Councillor Mitchell asked if there had been a change in the Council’s approach to recovery of arrears, or a different tone or emphasis was being taken in communicating with people.  Members questioned whether residents’ circumstances were properly taken into account at a time of financial hardship, and what help and advice was available. It was agreed to ask for a report.

33.3    RESOLVED; that the Commission request a report on the recovery of council tax arrears.