Children and adults removed by social services due to poor housing conditions
Dear Sir or Madam,
This is a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
I would like to request the following information:
1) How many cases have been referred to or dealt with by the council's social services regarding concerns about a child or children living in poor/unsuitable housing conditions?
2) How many of these cases have resulted in the temporary or permanent removal of a child or children from those housing conditions?
3) How many cases have been referred to or dealt with by the council's social services regarding concerns about an elderly or vulnerable adult living in poor/unsuitable housing conditions?
4) How many of these cases have resulted in the temporary or permanent removal of an elderly or vulnerable adult from those housing conditions?
Can you please provide the data for Qs 1 - 4 from January 1st, 2016 up to and including the most recent data you hold for 2021. Please provide the data broken down year-by-year, eg:
2016:
2017:
2018:
2019
2020
2021 (so far):
Please provide the information in an electronic format via email to [email address] showing the number of cases, the date they were first raised with social services and the primary cause for the housing being deemed unsuitable for the child/children removed.
If it is not possible to provide the information requested due to the information exceeding the cost of compliance limits, please provide advice and assistance as to how I can refine my request.
I look forward to receiving your response within 20 working days. If you need any further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Many thanks
Laerke Christensen
[email address]
07397 387546
Dear Christensen Laerke
Freedom of Information Act 2000 Reference: FOI-10292-2021
Thank you for your request for information regarding children and adults
removed by social services due to poor housing conditions, which was
received on 08/09/2021.
The council aims to provide you with the information within the statutory
timescale of 20 working days in this case the date is 05/10/2021.
Subject to the information not being exempt or containing any references
to third parties.
The council will, as a matter of routine make information available in
electronic format. Where it is not practical to do this information will
be provided in hard copy (paper). If information is required in
alternative formats e.g. language, audio, large print, etc., please
indicate this as soon as possible so the council can consider your
request.
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 define a number of
exemptions/exceptions which may prevent information being released to you
automatically. The council will make an assessment about the application
of any exemptions/exceptions and issue you with a decision letter, which
will include details of your right to appeal.
If the information you request contains reference to a third party the
council will consult with them prior to making a decision about the
release of information.
In accordance with the council's Charging Policy a fee may be charged for
supplying information. If a fee is payable you will be issued with a fees
notice. The applicable fee must be paid in full before the information is
processed and released. The statutory time limit for responses is
suspended until the council has received and processed your payment. If
payment is not received within three months of issuing the fees notice
your request will be closed.
If you have any queries or concerns about this email do not hesitate to
contact us.
Many thanks
Information Governance Team
Corporate, Customer & Community | Cumbria County Council
Service Centre | Parkhouse Building | Kingmoor Business Park
| Carlisle | CA6 4SJ
t: 01228 221234
[1]https://cumbria.gov.uk
References
Visible links
1. https://cumbria.gov.uk/
Dear Christensen Laerke
Freedom of Information Act 2000, Reference: FOI-10292-2021
Please see attached for a response to your request for information.
Many thanks
Information Governance Team
Corporate, Customer & Community | Cumbria County Council
Service Centre | Parkhouse Building | Kingmoor Business Park
| Carlisle | CA6 4SJ
t: 01228 221234
[1]https://cumbria.gov.uk
References
Visible links
1. https://cumbria.gov.uk/
We work to defend the right to FOI for everyone
Help us protect your right to hold public authorities to account. Donate and support our work.
Donate Now