FOI request (FOIR-551281339)

Summons regarding non payment of Council tax

Requested Wed 15 November 2023
Responded Wed 15 November 2023

Please supply the following information:

1. How many summons regarding non-payment of council tax were sent out in 2021?

2. How many summons regarding non-payment of council tax were sent out in 2022?

3. How many summons regarding non-payment of council tax were sent out to date in 2023?

4. Consequently, how many notice of liability orders were sent out in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023?

5. How many hearings were adjourned after the first sitting at the Magistrates Court for non payment of Council tax in 2021?

6. How many hearings were adjourned after the first sitting at the Magistrates Court for non payment of Council tax in 2022?

7. How many hearings were adjourned after the first sitting at the Magistrates Court for non payment of Council tax to date in 2023?

Response

1. 2021 - 7,001 summons for 5,528 accounts

2. 2022 - 4,832 summons for 3,862 accounts

3. 2023 - 2,939 summons for 2,308 accounts

4a. 2021 - 4,689 liability orders

4b. 2022 - 3,186 liability orders

4c. 2023 - 1,247 liability orders

5. 2021 - 1 hearing

6. 2022 - 1 hearing

7. 2023 - 1 hearing