Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Press Release
10th November 2009
Debt Recovery Policy
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has approved a new policy to recover outstanding Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates and other debts with a new emphasis on the need for those who encounter difficulties with making payments to get in touch.
Comhairle Leader Angus Campbell said: “Whilst the Comhairle has a duty to collect monies owed, we understand that some people may have difficulty in paying. Some organisations may experience temporary hardship due to the local or national economic climate or cash flow problems. Where this is the case, the Comhairle will endeavour to help by providing choices for repayment and support on onward referral where appropriate.”
If contact is not made the Comhairle will take the necessary steps to recover the money and this may involve taking legal action and the use of sheriff officers, Walker Love to recover amounts owed.
The Comhairle’s Debt Recovery Section can be contacted on 01851 709567/570. Independent money advice is also available from the Western Isles Citizens’ Advice Service (01851 700088). The Comhairle offers a benefits uptake service available from the Benefits Team on 01851 709240.
Poileasaidh Togail Fiachan
Tha Comhairle nan Eilean Siar air poileasaidh ùr aontachadh gus fiachan Cìsean Comhairle, Reataichean Gnothachais agus fiachan eile a thogail is ag iarraidh air daoine, aig a bheil duilgheadasan pàighidh , fios a chuir thugainn cho luath sa ghabhas.
Thuirt Ceannard na Comhairle, Aonghas Caimbeul: “Ged a tha dleastanas air a’ Chomhairle fiachan a thogail, tha sinn a tuigse gum bith duilgheadasan aig cuid a’ dhaoine pàigheadh. Bidh cuideachd trioblaidean aig cuid a’ bhuidhnean air adhbharachadh le duilgheadasan ionmhais ionadail no nàiseanta. Far an e seo a’ chùis, nì a’ Chomhairle a dìcheall cuideachadh le bhith a tabhann taghaidhean pàighidh agus comhairle air taic, far a bheil sin iomchaidh”
Mar a tèid fios a chuir gun Chomhairle, tòisichear air ceumannan gus na fiachan a thogail agus ‘s docha gun toir seo a-steach gnìomhan laghail agus oifigearan an t-siorram, Walker Love.
Faodar fios a chuir gu Roinn Togail Fiachan na Comhairle air 01851 709567/570. Gheibhear taic ionmhais neo-eisimeileach bho Biùro Comhairleachaidh a’ Phobaill nan Eilean Siar (01851 700088). Tha a’ Chomhairle tabhann seirbheis-gnàthachaidh shochar ri fhaotainn bho Sgioba nan Sochar air 01851 709240.
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Nigel Scott
Communications Officer
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Tel: 01851 822622 (Work)
Tel: 07884 236103 (Mobile)
email: nscott@cne-siar.gov.uk
Ruairidh Maciver
Communications Assistant
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Tel: 01851 822615 (Work)
Tel: 07881 774601 (Mobile)
email: ruairidh.maciver@cne-siar.gov.uk
