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The LACEF Forum is home to over 900 members from nearly every local authority in England & Wales (and a few in Scotland). We are a supportive community that has been sharing best practices in the recovery of council tax, business rates, sundry debts, and parking fines since 1997. This is a private forum dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among professionals in the field

Who We Are 

  • Members: Council and central government employees, from frontline workers to senior management 

  • Coverage: Nearly every local authority in England & Wales, with some from Scotland 

  • Experience: Nearly 30 years of community support 

  • Run voluntarily by an executive of experienced local government staff from across the country

Join the LACEF Forum

If you wish to participate, please register an account on Knowledge Hub, then search for the LACEF Forum and select ‘Request to join’.

Membership is open to council or central government employees only. Our members range from frontline workers to senior management, and we even have a few retired members who continue to contribute their expertise.

What We Do 

Share best practices in recovering;

  • Council tax 

  • Business rates 

  • Sundry debts 

  • Parking fines 

Please see below some of the recent discussions we have had on the forum.

LACEF conference photo by Sara Beaumont Photography
Photo by Sara Beaumont Photography

 

Our History 

LACEF was established in 1997 by Barrie Minney at Brighton & Hove Council. Since then, it has grown into a Centre of Excellence for debt recovery best practices. 

 

Membership Benefits 

  • Free membership: No fees for joining or attending events 

  • Regular activities: Webinars, seminars, and an annual conference 

  • Government collaboration: Central government departments, including HM Treasury, MHCLG, Cabinet Office, and Ministry of Justice, often consult with LACEF and have members within the forum. 

  • Weekly updates: Receive an email with the latest discussions (daily updates available) 

  • A private and friendly space to ask questions, share experiences, and support each other 


It’s a Community 

Many members stay for years because LACEF is more than a forum—it's a community. 

Join us today and be part of a network of professionals dedicated to making a difference in the challenging world of debt recovery. 

 


Discussion headings

Some of our recent discussions include: 

Council Tax ongoing liability from date of Voluntary Liquidation

07 October 2025 10:43

Council Tax - owner deceased Class F no Probate

07 October 2025 10:42

Council Tax SMI Liability

06 October 2025 13:22

RE: County Court Claims & LBA's for Council Tax

06 October 2025 10:17

RE: Council Tax - owner deceased Class F no Probate

06 October 2025 08:24

RE: Small Business Rate Relief for two hereditaments

30 September 2025 09:01

RE: Russian debtors living in Switzerland

26 September 2025 07:50

Russian debtors living in Switzerland

25 September 2025 13:29

RE: Small Business Rate Relief for two hereditaments

23 September 2025 11:53

Small Business Rate Relief for two hereditaments

23 September 2025 11:16

RE: Signature on summonses

19 September 2025 09:11

RE: Signature on summonses

19 September 2025 07:57

RE: Signature on summonses

19 September 2025 07:48

RE: Signature on summonses

19 September 2025 07:28

RE: Signature on summonses

18 September 2025 15:41

RE: Signature on summonses

15 September 2025 08:47

RE: Section 13A policy

15 September 2025 08:18

Transforming Business Rates: Interim Report

12 September 2025 07:53

RE: Signature on summonses

10 September 2025 12:31

RE: Withdrawal of Council Tax/NNDR Court Summons

08 September 2025 08:27

RE: Withdrawal of Council Tax/NNDR Court Summons

08 September 2025 08:24

RE: Withdrawal of Council Tax/NNDR Court Summons

08 September 2025 08:15

RE: Withdrawal of Council Tax/NNDR Court Summons

08 September 2025 07:20

RE: Withdrawal of Council Tax/NNDR Court Summons

04 September 2025 15:10

Withdrawal of Council Tax/NNDR Court Summons

04 September 2025 13:20

RE: Can Prior RV Savings Be Used to Offset Compromised Debt?

04 September 2025 09:37

RE: New Multipliers 2026/27

04 September 2025 09:31

RE: Retail Relief - Halfords

27 August 2025 13:04

RE: Retail Relief - Halfords

26 August 2025 10:40

RE: Retail Relief - Halfords

26 August 2025 09:12

RE: Retail Relief - Halfords

26 August 2025 06:20

Vulnerability and Debt Advice Skills - training event

22 August 2025 10:06

DVLA access via NAFN

21 August 2025 08:28

RE: Frustration at lack of court time

19 August 2025 12:50

RE: Frustration at lack of court time

19 August 2025 09:03

RE: Frustration at lack of court time

18 August 2025 14:58

RE: Retail Relief - Halfords

18 August 2025 14:41

RE: Retail Relief - Halfords

18 August 2025 08:14

RE: Retail Relief - Halfords

18 August 2025 07:33

RE: Deceased - properties not transferred to beneficiaries

15 August 2025 11:22

RE: Retail Relief - Halfords

15 August 2025 08:49

Vacancy - Revenues and Benefits Team Leader

14 August 2025 15:26

RE: Frustration at lack of court time

14 August 2025 10:49

RE: Frustration at lack of court time

14 August 2025 07:44

RE: Frustration at lack of court time

13 August 2025 11:55

RE: Frustration at lack of court time

13 August 2025 11:42

RE: Frustration at lack of court time

13 August 2025 10:36

RE: Frustration at lack of court time

13 August 2025 08:06

RE: Frustration at lack of court time

13 August 2025 07:15

RE: Frustration at lack of court time

12 August 2025 15:35

Frustration at lack of court time

12 August 2025 15:30

Behind the Headlines: The Truth About Council Tax Enforcement

07 August 2025 13:12

RE: Direct Debit Dormancy

07 August 2025 10:40

Changes to Taking Control of Goods Regulations

07 August 2025 10:21

Direct Debit Dormancy

07 August 2025 09:56

Vacancy - Head of Revenues and Benefits, Torfaen County Borough Council

04 August 2025 14:05

Recurring card payments

04 August 2025 13:19

RE: School penalty notices - raising as invoices

30 July 2025 08:09

NAFN NNDR Fraud alert

29 July 2025 11:44

RE: Corporate debt

29 July 2025 10:31

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