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The LACEF Forum is home to over 1000 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, adult social care debt, overpaid housing benefits, 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: 

RE: Regulation 56 Prosecutions for Failure to Provide Information

2026-09-04 12:09:21.254

RE: End of NNDR liability

2026-09-03 17:13:54.157

RE: How Council Tax increases are displayed on bills

2026-09-03 16:20:25.01

RE: How Council Tax increases are displayed on bills

2026-09-03 15:46:04.331

RE: How Council Tax increases are displayed on bills

2026-09-03 15:32:40.855

RE: How Council Tax increases are displayed on bills

2026-09-03 14:46:57.32

RE: How Council Tax increases are displayed on bills

2026-09-03 14:45:44.024

RE: How Council Tax increases are displayed on bills

2026-09-03 14:45:17.614

How Council Tax increases are displayed on bills

2026-09-03 14:34:21.078

RE: Ombudsman warns thousands may be missing free way to challenge council tax bills

2026-09-03 11:32:31.485

RE: End of NNDR liability

2026-09-03 11:14:05.243

RE: End of NNDR liability

2026-09-03 08:16:39.17

RE: Ombudsman warns thousands may be missing free way to challenge council tax bills

2026-09-02 15:29:02.838

RE: Ombudsman warns thousands may be missing free way to challenge council tax bills

2026-09-02 15:27:30.582

RE: End of NNDR liability

2026-09-02 14:49:11.852

End of NNDR liability

2026-09-02 13:23:50.322

RE: Ombudsman warns thousands may be missing free way to challenge council tax bills

2026-09-02 11:48:59.138

Ombudsman warns thousands may be missing free way to challenge council tax bills

2026-09-02 11:11:08.943

RE: 2026 SSB after an Empty Exemption

2026-08-26 08:40:16.331

RE: 2026 SSB after an Empty Exemption

2026-08-25 07:04:55.757

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