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I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I would like to know:
1. How many units of social housing that your Council own/manage are currently void/vacant; 36
a) What % of your social housing portfolio does this equate to: 1.42%
b) Over what period are these voids (i.e. when did the first property become void and when was the most recent): Oldest void date: 17.9.23 – most recent: 15.7.24
c) What are the reasons for these voids:
Notice given: 5
Rehoused (to either WBC or other RSL property): 12
Deceased: 12
Evicted: 4
Other: 3
d) When do you expect these properties to be brought back into use.
All of these properties will be brought back to use as and when all necessary works are carried signed off and an offer accepted. No specific dates can be given at this time.
2. How many units of private housing that your Council own/manage are currently void/vacant;
a) What % of your private housing portfolio does this equate to;
b) Over what period are these voids (i.e. when did the first property become void and when was the most recent);
c) What are the reasons for these voids; and
d) When do you expect these properties to be brought back into use.
Our Housing department have understand this question to be a duplicate to question 1, please could you clarify the requirement for question 2.
