Councils across the country are using bailiffs to try and collect debts from people who simply don’t have the money to pay. A third of people in council tax debt are in poverty, half are behind on their rent, half have mental health problems, and a quarter skipping meals because they can’t afford to buy food.
Worse, the cost of a bailiff visit is added to people’s debt! £420 or more can be added for a visit and taking belongings away.
Instead of looking out for the interests of their constituents, councils are using one of the most aggressive ways they can to try and collect debt. This is despite the fact that there is little evidence using bailiffs actually leads to more debt being collected.
Add your name to our campaign to stop councils using bailiffs to collect council tax debt, for good.
