Dear Sir/Madam

Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Information request 230807

I acknowledge your request for information received on 24/Mar/2021. Your
reference number is 230807.

Your request is being considered and you will receive the information
requested within the statutory timescale of 20 working days as defined by
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Yours sincerely

Senior Information Manager

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Dear Sir/Madam

Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Information request 230807

Your request for information has now been considered and the information
requested is below.

Information disclosed:

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 & 4 Bed.

3. Who are your largest 5 suppliers and how much do you pay them on
average every month?

4. If we were to supply accommodation on this basis, please can you give
us contact names and telephone numbers of the procurement team.

Resposne:

1. The District Council's Homelessness Unit. We do not have properties.

2. LHA rate is the maximum rate paid for each of the above types of
property.

3. RPs are the providers our social housing. Their rents are generally
lower than the published LHA rates.

4. Richmondshire District Council
[email address] - Procurement and Improvement
Team Leader
Tel 01748 901093

If you are dissatisfied with this response, and believe Richmondshire
District Council has not complied with legislation, please ask for an
internal review. Please quote reference number 230807.

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exhausted the council’s complaints procedure.

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Yours sincerely

Senior Information Manager

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