After the making of a liability order in the
magistrates court the Council have several options when considering
what action to take against a business rate defaulter. Each case is
considered on its merits and if insolvency is to be used the
customer will be served with a statutory notice that clearly sets
out what the customer should do next. If the debt is not paid and a
satisfactory arrangement is not made within the required time scale
the business will be put into liquidation. If it is a sole trader
then a they will be made bankrupt. Insolvency is a complex area so
for further information please contact the Recovery and Enforcement
Manager on the number above.
For further information:
- Contact: Recovery and
Enforcement Manager
- Email:
recovery@eden.gov.uk
- Telephone: (01768) 212274
- Fax: (01768) 890653
