Mr Hannah

We acknowledge receipt of your request for information.

This is receiving attention, and we will provide you with a response as soon as possible.

Regards, Louise

Louise Adamson
Committee Officer
Governance and Law
Shetland Islands Council
Montfield Offices
Burgh Road
LERWICK
Shetland   ZE1 0LA

Tel:  01595 744555

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Hello,

I refer to your freedom of information request dated 11 May 2018. Shetland Islands Council's answers are as follows:-

1) A list of the residential units operated by your local authority.
In 2016 - 2017 the Local Authority held one Registration. This was for Grodians Childrens Home this includes a further 3 properties which were attached as a variation to the main property.

2)In 2016, how many children were living in these units in total in your local authority?
6 Long term accommodated young people
2 Short term/emergency placements

3) In 2017, how many children were living in these units in total in your local authority?
6 Long term accommodated young people
2 Short term/emergency placements

4)In 2016, how many times were children staying in these units reported missing to the police?
1 Occasion when young person reported as “missing”

5)In 2017, how many times were children staying in these units reported missing to police?
4 Occasions when children were reported as “missing”

I trust that this response meets your request. However, if you are dissatisfied with the way in which the Council has dealt with your request for information then you may ask the authority to review its actions and decisions in relation to your request, by submitting a formal appeal. The process for lodging appeals is set out in the attached leaflet.

Kind regards,
Sherrell Moncrieff

FOI Contact – Planning & Information
Children’s Services, Shetland Islands Council
Hayfield House, Hayfield Lane, Lerwick, Shetland

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