Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Cabinet considered the introduction of a policy to block access to payday loan websites through public PCs in Cheshire East libraries and other Council buildings.
There had been significant recent media coverage regarding payday loan companies, with the Citizens Advice Bureau describing the payday loan industry as “out of control”, following claims of irresponsible lending and harassment. A report by the regulator, the Office of Fair Trading, had revealed “widespread irresponsible lending” in the industry. The proposed policy would enable the Council to take action to protect people from falling into a high interest debt trap and guide them towards affordable credit.
RESOLVED
That a policy be introduced to block access to payday loan websites through public PCs in public libraries and other Council buildings in Cheshire East.
Publication date: 28/06/2013
Date of decision: 24/06/2013
Decided at meeting: 24/06/2013 - Cabinet
Effective from: 06/07/2013
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