People who owe tax in Northampton are being threatened with bankruptcy as part of a crackdown on unpaid bills.
The borough council has applied for bankruptcy orders against people who refuse to pay long-standing debts with the authority.

A bankruptcy order was yesterday made against David Beveridge, of Main Road in Duston, after a number of failed attempts to make him pay an outstanding council tax bill of £5,571,05.

More such petitions are expected in the next few months.

Council leader Tony Woods (Lib Dem, St David's) said: "Bankruptcy is a serious matter. We don't take this course of action lightly, but we have a duty to pursue those who don't pay.

"Mr Beveridge has not responded to any of our attempts to resolve the situation.

"Arrangements can be made to help people who are in financial difficulty and I would urge them to talk to us straight away. Don't ignore the problem and hope it will go away."

Nik Jacob, appearing at Northampton County Court for the council, yesterday successfully applied to District Judge Ian Murdoch for a bankruptcy order against Mr Beveridge.

Mr Jacob said: "There may be more of these petitions coming in the next few months."

He said Mr Beveridge had been served personally with documents relating to the petition.

The action came after Mr Beveridge was sent countless letters, as well as a statutory demand in January. In June he was served a notice entitling the council to present a petition for bankruptcy.

Mr Beveridge did not attend the short hearing.


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