Lambeth Council facing £62.8 Debt Collection crisis due to Overdue Invoices

Lambeth Council is currently owed £62.8 million in overdue invoices and debts – an increase of more than 12% on last year’s figures.
This has led to fresh concerns over how the authority manages its finances and enforces debt collection.
The figure are revealed in a report due presented to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 20th May, which paints a worrying picture of rising debt levels, outdated processes, and overburdened staff struggling to keep pace.
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