Newlyn Bailiffs: Not accepting My repayment

Powered_By_Pies · 8 May 2014 at 4:44PM

silentkiller wrote: »

How have things progressed Gemqueen?

I don't think 200 is unreasonable - my sister paid less than that on a debt bigger than that from her council.

Can't see why they would be pushy about it.

Agreed, it's not like OP isn't paying with malicious intent to do the council out of taxes owed, it's just they need to repay at an affordable rate to halt the risk of further debt being accrued to fund the repayments.

I understand banks getting pushy about repayment plans because they're not much more than profiteers who want as much money as they can get in their troughs, but a council being so awkward and unco-operative over taxes just sounds daft. It's tax, that legally needs to be repaid, so the council will always get it back. Not quite so sure why they're being so difficult over it.

silentkiller · 8 May 2014 at 4:50PM

Powered_By_Pies wrote: »

Agreed, it's not like OP isn't paying with malicious intent to do the council out of taxes owed, it's just they need to repay at an affordable rate to halt the risk of further debt being accrued to fund the repayments.

I understand banks getting pushy about repayment plans because they're not much more than profiteers who want as much money as they can get in their troughs, but a council being so awkward and unco-operative over taxes just sounds daft. It's tax, that legally needs to be repaid, so the council will always get it back. Not quite so sure why they're being so difficult over it.

Definitely. I would understand if OP had a debt of 10K and they were offering £20 a month! But considering this will clear it within a year, they seem to be very unreasonable! Especially since they will not speak to OP but insist they go to the bailiffs.

Gemqueen1960 · 8 May 2014 at 11:04PM

Thanks Antonic for making the information clear.

Gemqueen1960 · 8 May 2014 at 11:09PM

Hello Silent & Powered - Islington Council are notorious for mismanagement of council tax funds, but are very heavy handed with those who are paying them the funds!

I truely want to pay this off, as soon as I can, therefore I have worked out an agressive but manageable payment plan.

Today I have posted via special delivery letters to Islington councils CEO and also Newlyn reiterating my payment plan.

I am awaiting my councillors input.

Thanks again for your comments.

Gemqueen1960 · 10 May 2014 at 5:14PM

Both letters to Islington Council CEO and Newlyn - signatures of postal delivery received on 09.05.2014, before 1pm.

Gemqueen1960 · 12 May 2014 at 11:28PM

UPDATE: 12 MAY 2014:

Letter emailed me from Newlyn Bailiffs, stating that they WILL accept my £200.00 monthly payment AND they have removed £175.00 bailiff fees ! Not sure if it has been my letters or intervention by my local councillor - (I have not heard from her yet), but whatever it is - it's worked! :beer:

For all those seeking to pay your council tax debt arrears: Stick to your guns and pay what you can afford. Dont let the bailiffs try to bamboozle you with charges and aggressive tactics.

A massive thanks to all who have contributed with constructive comments - all of it is very appreciated. :T

This is a great weight off my shoulders and I can not wait for it all to be paid off. :j

fatbelly · 13 May 2014 at 6:43AM

Gemqueen1960 wrote: »

UPDATE: 12 MAY 2014:

Letter emailed me from Newlyn Bailiffs, stating that they WILL accept my £200.00 monthly payment AND they have removed £175.00 bailiff fees ! Not sure if it has been my letter or intervention by my local councillor - (I have not heard from her yet), but whatever it is - it's worked! :beer:

Well done. I suspect you will find that the Councillor started asking difficult questions.

Council staff tend to do U-turns rapidly if pressure comes from above.

Gemqueen1960 · 14 May 2014 at 12:29AM

FB: Thanks for the comment! :beer:

keely3010 · 20 June 2014 at 7:19PM

Hi

I am having this exact same problem with harlow council and Newlyn i have offered to pay money and they won't even consider my offer and they say they just want the money in full

nolongerindenial · 20 June 2014 at 7:48PM

I've had problems paying my council tax, as well as everything else. Completely screwed up ignoring demands etc.

Got to the stage where the council threatened legal action, I immediately phoned up and arranged a plan and managed to pay it every month until April, phoned up and have managed to sort it all out

Newlyn Bailiffs: Not accepting My repayment

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