Cotswold District Council

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Being chased by Cotswold District Council?

Here is what to do

Have you been contacted by Cotswold District Council? Cotswold District Council are authorised by Worcester Combined Court to collect debts in the United Kingdom.

Do not panic, Stop Bailiffs is here to help! In this page we will explain who Cotswold District Council are, what their powers are and how we can help you to stop them in their tracks.

First of all, do not allow Cotswold District Council in to your home when they arrive
Lock all of your doors
Make sure any vehicles are removed from your drive, as they will be at risk of removal

Cotswold District Council will usually be looking to collect debts for council tax arrears, rent, business rates, parking fines, CCJ’s, child support/maintenance and other high court judgements. This does not mean that you have to pay them on the spot. At Stop Bailiffs, we have experience of handling thousands of cases of bailiff intervention, so get in touch immediately for assistance.

What Are My Rights?

Cotswold District Council can only visit your home between 6am – 9pm
Cotswold District Council will usually provide you with 7 days notice in advance of their first visit (although this is often not followed)
Cotswold District Council is not allowed to enter your home by force, for example pushing you out of the way to enter
Cotswold District Council can only enter your home if an adult is present
Bailiffs can only enter your home through a door

What Should I Do?

Check the bailiffs identity to make sure they are from Cotswold District Council. Ask to see their badge or ID card to verify that the person you are speaking to is a licensed bailiff
Ask for a detailed breakdown of the money owed. This should show where the debt has come from and how the balance is made up
Contact us immediately. We will run through a quick analysis of your financial situation.
In most cases, we will be able to represent you to stop your goods/vehicles being seized. But you must act quickly!

Cotswold District Council details

If you need to contact Cotswold District Council directly, you can contact them using the following details:

Address:
Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1PX

Registration Number:
09699832

Incorporation Date:
7/23/2015

License Granted:
19/02/2018

Also Known As:
Cotswold District Council Limited
Cotswold District Council Ltd
Cotswold District Council Group
Cotswold District Council Bailiffs
Cotswold District Council Debt Collectors
Cotswold District Council Debt Collection
Cotswold District Council Agency
Please note that we do not have any affiliation with Cotswold District Council. All enquiries relating to them, should be made to them directly.

What happens if I ignore debts that I have with Cotswold District Council?

If you ignore calls, texts and letters from your creditors then this can be escalated to bailiffs. If this is passed on to bailiffs, this will mean that you will no longer be dealing with your original lender. Bailiffs have more powers than your lender and can visit your home, repossess vehicles and property (if they have the relevant court order). If Cotswold District Council are chasing you for payment then the best action to take it to request professional advice. The longer you ignore your debts, often the less favourable the outcome is.

Can I stop Cotswold District Council from entering my property?

It is possible to slow down Cotswold District Council if you act quickly. If Cotswold District Council are trying to gain access to your property and vehicles, you should seek immediate professional advice. Without professional advice you can be left vulnerable to tactics which Cotswold District Council use, so it is important to know what your rights are.

What rights do I have to protect me against Cotswold District Council?

Bailiffs can sometimes have the right to force entry into your property if they have a court order for criminal fines such as not paying a TV license, HMRC debts, parking fines or income tax debts for example. You should check with Cotswold District Council to see what the origin of the debt is, if you are not aware.