Decision details

HMRC / DWP Data Sharing Pilot Programme

Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Finance & IT) & Section 151 Officer

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

See Associated Officer Decision Form

Decision:

To join (via an associated MOU) along with 51 other Local Authorities in a HMRC / DWP Pilot programme enabling data sharing to support the collection / recovery of income and put in place the necessary and associated ‘protections’ and protocols.

Alternative options considered:

See Associated Officer Decision Form

Publication date: 31/10/2025

Date of decision: 31/10/2025

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