temporary accommodation
Received: 5 May 2025
I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I am seeking information relating to your local authority's handling of homelessness applications and the provision of temporary accommodation, with particular focus on performance against statutory obligations under the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017).Please provide the following information for the financial years 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24 (if available):1.Homelessness ApplicationsoThe total number of homelessness applications received.oThe number of applications where the local authority:Accepted a duty under Section 189B (relief duty).Accepted a duty under Section 195 (prevention duty).Accepted a main housing duty under Section 193.2.Timeliness and Decision-MakingoThe average and median time taken to issue a decision on homelessness applications.oThe number of cases where the decision exceeded the 56-day timeframe.oThe number of reviews requested under Section 202 and the average time taken to complete them.3.Temporary AccommodationoThe number of households placed in temporary accommodation, broken down by:Household type (e.g. single adult, family with children).Type of accommodation used (e.g. B&B, nightly paid, self-contained).Length of stay in temporary accommodation.oThe number of households placed in B&B accommodation for longer than 6 weeks, and the reasons why.4.Out-of-Borough PlacementsoThe number of households placed in temporary accommodation outside of the local authority area.oThe average distance from the original place of residence.oThe number of placements involving children and/or vulnerable adults.5.Compliance and MonitoringoDetails of any internal or external audits or reviews carried out regarding homelessness decision-making and/or temporary accommodation provision during this period.oAny recorded breaches or non-compliance with statutory timeframes, and the corrective actions taken.Thank you for your attention to this request. I look forward to your response within the statutory 20 working days.
Outcome / Documents
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