Issue details

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure or income > £50,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/10/2022

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
Due to the unforeseen long term absence of the Revenues and Benefits Manager there is an urgent need to obtain interim support. There are insufficient skills and capacity within the team to undertake all of the work to an adequate standard. There is already a backlog within the team as a result of the additional burdens placed on councils from a range of covid related reliefs and grant schemes as well as cost of living support required.

There are core returns that need to be provided to the Government and preceptors as well as ensuring payments are collected efficiently and promptly to avoid arrears building up on accounts. There is work to be undertaken in the area of sundry debts.

It is not therefore practical to defer the decision.

Decision due: 24 Oct 2022 by Director for Housing and Communities

Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Communities, Health & Well-being

Lead director: Director for Housing and Communities

Contact: Michelle Howard, Director for Housing and Communities (Deputy Chief Executive) Email: mhoward@melton.gov.uk.