FOI Request - Use of Sheriff Officers

Request 101003721113

1.  How often were bailiffs (sheriff officers) were used in the period of 2020-2025 to collect debt from those who owe it? (if possible list by year).

Response 14-03-2025

1. Council Tax and Non Domestic rates  

The figures below are the number of Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates debts passed to our firm of Sheriff Officers during that financial year. 2024/25 figures are as at 7th March 2025.

Council Tax
2020/21 - 3152
2021/22 - 5058
2022/23 - 4203
2023/24 - 4223
2024/25 - 4377 (financial year not complete yet)

Non Domestic Rates
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 380
2022/23 - 383
2023/24 - 805
2024/25 - 427 (financial year not complete yet)

.Rents: 

Details below for each financial year - Cases that are sent to the debt collectors are for former tenancies only and cover mainstream accommodation, temporary accommodation, garages and sites

2024_25 to date 156
2023_24 159
2022_23 183
2021_22 188
2020_21 118