subject: Glasgow and Edinburgh Councils are the worst in the UK for debt enforcement [print this page] Glasgow and Edinburgh Councils are the worst in the UK for debt enforcement
A report by the civil liberty group Big Brother Watch has concluded that the two city councils of Glasgow and Edinburgh are the least lenient towards its residents when chasing overdue payments.
The report shows that Edinburgh Council referred 287,315 cases in the last three years, Glasgow Council referred 281,718. This is compared to Birmingham, a city with double the population of Glasgow which passed 223,810 cases for debt enforcement in a similar period.
Of the worst offending councils in the top twenty, Renfrewshire, North Ayrshire and North Lanarkshire are featured.
Edinburgh Councillor Phil Wheeler was quoted as saying "It is only fair for the majority of citizens who do pay their council tax and other council charges that we take appropriate steps to recover the outstanding sums." a statement that has been condemned by Trust Deed Scotland, the leading introducer of Trust Deeds in Scotland.
An analyst for the independent, Scottish based group founded in 2009 advised "We found these comments ill-advised at best. Yes there are instances of people who deliberately evade paying Council tax debts but we urge Mr Wheeler to look around him and to speak to his constituents.
Personal debt levels across Scotland have increased significantly and it is our concern that these bully boy tactics being employed by the councils do not reflect the best interest of the people of Scotland, particularly those in financial difficulties and in need of a help with managing their finances. We hope the councils are doing their best to help people with financial problem."
Trust Deeds are a solution to debt in Scotland where an individual owes more than 10,000. They can be used to write off up to 90% of an outstanding debt within three years and this can in some instances include council tax debt arrears. A Trust Deed can allow you to keep your home and your car but Trust Deeds are not a suitable solution for everyone and conditions may apply.
If you are worried about the threat of council tax debt enforcement and you would like to discuss if you are eligible for a Trust Deed, you can speak to a qualified money advisor at CAS (Citizen Advice Scotland) or the likewise non-profit organisation the CCCS (Consumer Credit Counselling Service.)
If you are interested in a Trust Deed, it is worthwhile shopping around. Trust Deed Scotland, for example only work with providers who do not charge setup fees and who only employ qualified Trust Deed advisers.
If you would like to speak to an adviser at Trust Deed Scotland for a free no obligation chat, you can call us 0141 221 0999. We will work hard to get the best deal for you, free of charge, without setup fees and completely free of any obligation.
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