FI15117

Request

  1. How many properties do you currently have on Temporary Accommodation?  
  2. Please can you advise us on the maximum that is paid per night for a Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, 3 Bed, 5 Bed, 6 Bed and 7 Bed. Please split this into non-exempt and exempt rates. 
  3. What is the average length of tenancy of those staying in temporary accommodation? 
  4. How many properties are required to fill the councils current temporary accommodation needs? Is there a particular size number of room properties the council require most at this time? 
  5. Who are your largest 5 suppliers and how much do you pay them on average every month?
  6. If we were to supply accommodation on this basis, please can you give us contact names, emails and telephone numbers of those that are responsible for dealing with this? 

Response

  1. We currently have 318 households in TA. The majority of these are within Dover District Council stock.
  2. Studio (£40), 1 Bed (£45), 2 Bed (£50), 3 Bed (£55), 5 Bed (N/A), 6 Bed (N/A) and 7 Bed (N/A). We do not have access to Temporary Accommodation of 5 bed +.
  3. The time spent in TA varies from a few nights to much longer stays depending on the type and cost of the TA.
  4. We have sufficient TA to meet our needs.
  5. Please refer to our web page https://www.dover.gov.uk/Corporate-Information/Financial-Information/Payments-to-Suppliers/Payments-to-Suppliers.aspx
  6. The relevant officer can be contacted at housing.options@dover.gov.uk.