Response A1345708

Response to request for information

Reference

A1345708

Response date

21 September 2021

Request

1. In each of the last three years, how many applications have been made for priority housing where the applicant has stated they are at risk of a) domestic violence and b) other forms of violence
2. In the last three years, how many applications for priority need housing have been granted where the applicant is at risk of a) domestic violence and b) other forms of violence
3. Of the applications granted referred to in Q2a and Q2b, how many had their homelessness successfully prevented or relieved, or were offered accommodation under the main housing duty.
4. Whether the local authority has policy documents governing it's decision making process when an applications has been made for priority housing need on the basis that the applicant is at risk of a) domestic violence and b) other forms of violence.
5. If the local authority has policy documents referred to in Q4, copies of those documents.

Response

All the above statistics that are available can be found at: Government Homelessness Statistics

Re question 4 and 5, the Council uses the Homelessness Code of Guidance in all cases where applicants present as homeless fleeing Domestic Abuse or other violence.