Retention periods of documents held within Wyre Forest District Council
8. Revenues and benefits
Last updated March 2025
Contents
8.1. Revenues (Council Tax and Business Rates)
| Reference | Function description/type of record | Retention action/retention period | Examples of records | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8.1.1 |
Council Tax records |
Council Tax began on 1st April 1993 and in some instances the amount of Council Tax that is payable can be reduced from this date. In order that we are able to refund any money that is due, we keep the necessary Council Tax records from this date. |
· Forms · Correspondence · Property owners/tenants |
We have implemented appropriate technological and operational security to safeguard your data from loss or misuse. |
|
8.1.2 |
Non Domestic Rates (Business Rates) records |
Current year plus previous 6 years |
· Forms · Correspondence |
We have implemented appropriate technological and operational security to safeguard your data from loss or misuse. |
8.2. Benefits (Housing and Council Tax)
| Reference | Function description/type of record | Retention action/retention period | Examples of records | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8.2.1 |
Claim records |
6 years |
· Forms · Correspondence · Documentary evidence · Overpayment records including recovery · |
We have implemented appropriate technological and operational security to safeguard your data from loss or misuse. Older documents relating to current claims remain on the system and deleted 6 years after the claim is closed. |
|
8.2.2 |
Benefit Sundry debtor records |
6 years |
· Correspondence · Documentary evidence |
We have implemented appropriate technological and operational security to safeguard your data from loss or misuse. Older claim documents relating to current debts remain on the system and deleted 6 years after the debt is cleared. |
|
8.2.3 |
Local welfare scheme records |
5 years |
· Application information · Awards granted |
Information held on secure database with limited access |