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Policy for Application of Administrative Penalties (Housing Benefit and Council Tax Overpayments)

Summary

This report will set out proposals to establish a policy for the Council’s approach to prosecution and other sanctions in respect of housing benefit and residual council tax benefit fraud.

 

Access to Information

The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/07/2016

Decision due: 9 Aug 2016 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Rupert Turpin rupert.turpin@medway.gov.uk

Lead director: Phil Watts

Department: Business Support Department

Contact: Jon Poulson, Revenues and Benefits Contract Manager Email: jon.poulson@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 333700.

Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Business Support

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