This Section handles approximately 6,474,000 in Council Tax payments relating to 39,000 properties and 3,000 businesses, and deal with all relevant queries. Payments are received through the post and over the counter at Leek - Moorlands House, Cheadle Council Office and Biddulph Town Hall. This Section deals with approximately 6,400 housing benefit claims, and provides advice to potential claimants. The service operates within a strict legislative framework. The service is responsible for the recovery of outstanding Council Tax, Business Rates and Sundry Debtors.
Staff investigate and follow up non-payment, and instigate necessary court action.
This service is provided by a small independent team, undertaking a range of reviews of financial and non-financial systems and procedures. The Audit Team investigates Suspected fraud, and issue controlled financial stationery.