How we help

What We Do

We help deal with the immediate bailiff problem, speak to the people chasing payment and work towards an affordable way forward.

Act quickly

Help Stop Further Bailiff Visits

We help deal with visits, clamping or removal and explain the action that may bring the situation back under control.

We speak for you

Deal With Bailiffs and Creditors

With your authority, we can speak to the bailiff company, council or creditor and seek a workable outcome.

Make payments realistic

Arrange Affordable Repayments

We help prepare a realistic payment proposal based on your household budget and put it to the relevant company or creditor.

Deal with the debt

Reduce or Write Off Unaffordable Debt

Where suitable, a formal debt solution may stop included creditor action and reduce or write off unaffordable debt.

What to do next

Take These Essential Steps

Four clear actions to protect your position, avoid unnecessary fees and decide what to do before the next visit.

Act Before Things Escalate

Bailiff action can move fast. Early help can reduce the risk of extra fees, visits, clamping or further enforcement.

Protect Your Home and Belongings

Getting advice early can help you understand entry rules, goods risk, vehicle risk and the steps you should take now.

Avoid Agreeing the Wrong Option

Do not rush into an arrangement you cannot afford. We can help you review the debt, your budget and the best way forward.

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You do not have to deal with this alone. We can review your situation and explain the practical options available to you.

Need help now?

Request a callback and speak to Bailiff Advice about the debt, notice, enforcement stage and the next steps you should take.

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Bailiff and enforcement help

Types of Debt and Enforcement We Help With

We help with a wide range of bailiff, enforcement and unaffordable personal-debt situations. The examples below are not an exhaustive list, so you can still make an enquiry if your debt is not shown.

Council Tax Arrears

Help with liability orders, enforcement-company letters, payment proposals, vehicle risk and stopping further escalation.

Parking and Traffic Penalties

Support with unpaid PCNs, warrants of control, old-address cases, vehicle clamping and Traffic Enforcement Centre options.

Utility, Credit and Personal Debts

Help reviewing energy and water arrears, credit cards, loans, overdrafts, catalogues and other unsecured personal debts alongside any bailiff or court action.

County Court Judgments

Help with CCJs, warrants of control, payment applications, incorrect judgments and cases where court papers went to an old address.

High Court Enforcement

Advice about writs of control, transferred judgments, HCEO fees, payment arrangements, stays of execution and vehicle risk.

Notice of Enforcement

For relevant new instructions from 1 May 2026, the normal minimum notice period is 14 clear days. Acting early may prevent an attendance fee.

This is not a complete list. We can review other unsecured debts and enforcement situations too. Utility bills, credit cards, loans and similar debts are not normally enforced by bailiffs unless the creditor first obtains the required judgment and enforcement authority.

Received a bailiff notice or threatened visit?

Request a callback to review the debt, company, notice, fees and practical next steps.

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Some Of The Bailiffs We Stop

Mid Kent Enforcement Bailiff Help

Who Are Mid Kent Enforcement?

Mid Kent Enforcement Service are a public sector enforcement and debt recovery service linked to Maidstone, Swale and Tunbridge Wells. If you have received a Notice of Enforcement, letter, text message, phone call or visit from Mid Kent Enforcement bailiffs, it is important to check what the debt relates to, which council or authority instructed them, and what stage the enforcement action has reached.

What debts do Mid Kent Enforcement collect?

Mid Kent Enforcement commonly deal with council and local authority enforcement debts. This can include:

Council Tax arrears passed to enforcement.
Business rates and non-domestic rates.
Parking warrants and Penalty Charge Notices.
Commercial debt owed to a council or local authority.
Sundry debts and other council accounts passed for recovery.
Cases where a Liability Order or Warrant of Control has been issued.

The action Mid Kent Enforcement can take will depend on the type of debt, the council involved, the notices already issued, and whether the case is still at the compliance stage or has moved to an enforcement visit.

Mid Kent Enforcement contact details

Service name Mid Kent Enforcement Service

Service type Public sector enforcement and debt recovery service

Linked councils Maidstone, Swale and Tunbridge Wells shared service

Address Mid Kent Enforcement Service, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, ME15 6JQ

Telephone 01622 602599

Payment line 01622 602606

Email Enquiries@midkentenforcement.co.uk

ECB accreditation Accredited firm since March 2025

Do I have to deal with Mid Kent Enforcement directly?

You can contact Mid Kent Enforcement directly, but you should avoid agreeing to a payment you cannot afford just because you feel under pressure. If Mid Kent Enforcement have visited, threatened to remove goods, added enforcement fees, clamped a vehicle, or rejected a payment offer, we can help you understand your rights and look at options to stop further action where possible.

Dealing with Mid Kent Enforcement action? Get help before more visits, fees or removal action are added.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mid Kent Enforcement

Can a Mid Kent Enforcement bailiff force entry into my home?

In almost all cases involving council tax arrears, traffic penalties (PCNs), or County Court Judgments (CCJs), Mid Kent Enforcement cannot force their way into your home. They can only enter peacefully through an unlocked door or if you invite them in. They cannot use a locksmith, break locks, or push past you. The only time they can force entry is if they have previously entered your home peacefully and you have broken a signed Controlled Goods Agreement.

I received a "Notice of Enforcement" from Mid Kent Enforcement. What should I do?

Do not ignore it. A Notice of Enforcement is a formal legal warning giving you a minimum of 7 clear days to clear the debt or set up a repayment plan before an enforcement agent visits your property. Acting during this 7-day "compliance stage" keeps your fees capped at the statutory £79 minimum and stops a bailiff from turning up at your door

Can Mid Kent Enforcement take my car if it is parked outside?

Yes. Even if you refuse to let a bailiff inside your house, Mid Kent Enforcement can legally clamp and remove a vehicle parked on your driveway or a public highway. However, they cannot touch your car if it is subject to an active Hire Purchase (HP) or PCP agreement, displays a valid Disabled Blue Badge, or is strictly required for your trade or business (up to a value of £1,350). If you have received a notice, parking your car on private property elsewhere is highly recommended while resolving the debt

What items are Mid Kent Enforcement legally banned from taking?

Enforcement agents must leave you with basic living necessities. They are legally prohibited from seizing essential household furniture, clothing, bedding, food, white goods (like your cooker or fridge), or medical equipment. They also cannot take items belonging strictly to someone else (such as a partner or landlord), provided you can prove ownership via receipts or finance statements.

Can I set up a payment plan directly with Mid Kent Enforcement?

es, you can request a payment plan, but bailiff firms are under no legal obligation to accept low installment offers, especially if the council or creditor wants the debt cleared rapidly. If Bristow & Sutor refuse your informal payment offer or demand amounts you genuinely cannot afford, a formal debt solution like an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) can be used to legally freeze the debt and halt all bailiff action

What happens if I am considered a "vulnerable person"?

Under the UK's Taking Control of Goods Regulations, Mid Kent Enforcement must follow strict guidelines if you are classified as vulnerable. This includes individuals suffering from severe physical or mental illness, the elderly, individuals with learning difficulties, or recent victims of severe trauma (like a bereavement). If you notify them of your vulnerability and provide evidence, they must refer the case back to the local council or creditor and halt active doorstep enforcement.

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You will be contacted by Bailiff Advice which is a trading style of My Debt Plan Ltd.

My Debt Plan Ltd provides insolvency solutions to individuals, specialising in IVA’s. All advice given is following an initial fact find, tailored to your individual circumstances and provided in reasonable contemplation of an insolvency appointment. Our advice on your options is always free and we will notify you if a solution you choose has a fee associated with it. Where you are not suitable for an IVA, we may refer you to one of our trusted partners who specialise in alternative solutions.

Registered address 2nd Floor Blenheim Court, Cheadle, Cheshire, England, SK8 2JY Company Registered in England and Wales Number 10992838 Data Protection ZB284067.

Lucy Novo Deakin of My Debt Plan Ltd and Adam Charles Southard of SLWB Ltd are insolvency practitioners in the UK licensed by the Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA).

For cases approved from 1st January to 31st December 2025 the average percentage of debt forgiveness was 70%.

A debt write off amount between 25% and 75% is realistic, however, the debt write off amount will differ for each customer upon their individual financial circumstances and is subject to approval of their creditors. Any remaining qualifying unsecured debt in your IVA will be written off, however some unsecured debts will be excluded, such as court fines, child maintenance and student loans, therefore you will need to continue paying these both during and after the IVA.

To find out more about managing your money and getting free advice, visit Money Helper, an independent service set up to help people manage their money.

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