Unpaid council tax, business rates and rents to the tune of £500,000 have been written off by South Hams District Council.
“We do all that we can to ensure that we recover all money owing to us. However, in some circumstances, it’s not possible or financially viable to pursue the debt. This may happen when someone has died or a business has gone bankrupt,” Mark Seymour, strategic director (resources), told the Herald Express.
The Devon Week is the name for our Staff Writers here at the Devon Week. If you'd like to become a staff, or named, writer drop us a line. The Devon Week is part of News and Media Republic, a not-for-profit social enterprise, which aims to encourage debate and engagement in the political, social and creative life of the region
Latest posts by the Devon Week (see all)
- Broken promises, planting trees and quality marks - September 10, 2021
- No pay rise, low ‘pay rise’ and affordability of housing - July 30, 2021
- Culture coups and opening up | 5 things in Devon - June 5, 2021
Leave a Reply