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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: 

New Report from Debt Justice: "Ban the Bailiffs"

29 May 2025 08:46

ECB and Ombudsman sign MoU on Complaint handling

29 May 2025 08:39

RE: Issuing summons in the post

29 May 2025 08:18

RE: VOA  - council tax merges

28 May 2025 15:23

LACEF Conference - a nice compliment from Brighton Centre staff

27 May 2025 14:43

Impact of changes to business rate relief on high street business

27 May 2025 09:40

Article 6 Human Rights Act / Liability Order / Case Stated

27 May 2025 09:39

20% discount offer for LACEF members

22 May 2025 14:51

VOA  - council tax merges

22 May 2025 12:07

Fraud Officer post vacancy ARP (Breckland Council)

20 May 2025 11:48

RE: 35(3) of the Council Tax (admin and enforcement) regulations 1992

19 May 2025 13:30

RE: 35(3) of the Council Tax (admin and enforcement) regulations 1992

19 May 2025 11:33

RE: VOA unable to amend RL

19 May 2025 08:54

RE: LACEF Conference Agenda for Brighton 14 May

15 May 2025 13:24

RE: VOA unable to amend RL

15 May 2025 13:12

Retail Leisure Hospitality Relief

15 May 2025 12:52

SBRR Question Re second property

15 May 2025 12:51

VOA unable to amend RL

15 May 2025 12:50

Premium exceptions

15 May 2025 12:50

35(3) of the Council Tax (admin and enforcement) regulations 1992

15 May 2025 12:48

Valuation Office Agency Scrapped

29 April 2025 09:04

RE: Bromley Council Tax Contact

17 April 2025 11:20

RE: Bromley Council Tax Contact

17 April 2025 10:45

Bromley Council Tax Contact

17 April 2025 10:36

Permanent Business Rates Team Leader - Bristol

15 April 2025 16:27

RE: Second Home premium - impact assessment

08 April 2025 08:00

RE: Freeman style letter - caution notice

01 April 2025 07:57

RE: Freeman style letter - caution notice

31 March 2025 16:22

RE: Freeman style letter - caution notice

31 March 2025 14:23

Freeman style letter - caution notice

31 March 2025 12:51

NEC Email Connects

31 March 2025 12:49

RE: Student properties

31 March 2025 10:28

RE: Who would you make liable?

28 March 2025 07:58

RE: Who would you make liable?

27 March 2025 16:12

Who would you make liable?

27 March 2025 12:38

RE: Single Person Discount - Backdates

26 March 2025 12:41

RE: Single Person Discount - Backdates

26 March 2025 11:56

RE: A question for Hillingdon Council on Single View of Debt

26 March 2025 07:58

RE: A question for Hillingdon Council on Single View of Debt

25 March 2025 10:43

RE: Corporate debt

24 March 2025 07:28

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