Number of Squatter Evictions - Freedom of Information Request
Hi there,
I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I would like to request information regarding squatter evictions conducted by your council.
Specifically, I am requesting the following information:
- The total number of squatters evicted within the council’s jurisdiction from January 1, 2024, to the present date.
- If possible, a breakdown of these evictions by month and by the type of property (e.g., residential, commercial, or public properties).
- Any available data on the average time taken to resolve each squatting incident (from the report of squatting to the eviction).
I look forward to receiving your response within the statutory 20-working-day period.
Yours faithfully,
Elle McGloughlin
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Dear Ms McGloughlin
I refer to your request dated 8th November 2024 under the Freedom of
Information Act asking to supply the following information:
- The total number of squatters evicted within the council’s jurisdiction
from January 1, 2024, to the present date.
- If possible, a breakdown of these evictions by month and by the type of
property (e.g., residential, commercial, or public properties).
- Any available data on the average time taken to resolve each squatting
incident (from the report of squatting to the eviction).
The Council’s response is set out below:
No evictions have taken place from 1st January 2024 to present date in
relation to commercial, public or residential properties.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, if you are not
satisfied with the reply to your request you can ask for an internal
review.
A request for an internal review must be submitted within 40 working days
in writing to the Corporate Information Governance Team, City of Bradford
Metropolitan District Council, City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1
1HY or by emailing [Bradford City Council request email].
If you are still not satisfied with the outcome of the internal review you
have the right of appeal to the Information Commissioner who can be
contacted at:
Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow,
Cheshire, SK9 5AF. Tel: 0303 123 1113 URL: [1]www.ico.org.uk.
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Giles Whistlecraft
Information Governance Officer
Finance, IT & Procurement Service
Telephone Number: 01274 434506
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Department of Corporate Resources
City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1HY
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