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Freedom of Information Request

Bailiff Lawfulness and Contracts for Council Tax Collection

Received: 26 May 2025

Dear FOI Officer,Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please respond yes or no to the following:1.Does Barnet Council require its contracted bailiffs to comply with current enforcement regulations?2.Does Barnet Council currently contract with external bailiff companies for council tax enforcement?3.Are written contracts in place between Barnet Council and these enforcement agents?4.Do those contracts include commission or fee structures for recovery?5.Does Barnet Council audit the conduct of enforcement agents?6.Has Barnet Council received revenue from enforcement agents collecting council tax since 2020?Yours faithfully,

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