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
Dear Sirs,
Thank you for your request for information which Uttlesford District Council received on 8th Nov 2024. Your request has been allocated the Councils reference of FOI24_1075
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Your request will now be forwarded to the Service Area best placed to supply an appropriate response to your request for information and you should expect to receive your response by 5th Dec 2024 , unless you are advised otherwise.
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Yours sincerely
Information Governance Team
Uttlesford District Council
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Dear Elle,
Please find attached the response to your recent FOI request.
Kind regards
Lisa Higgon
Housing Officer
Uttlesford District Council
Council Offices
London Road
Saffron Walden
Essex CB11 4ER
Direct Dial: 01799 510433
Web: [1]www.uttlesford.gov.uk
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