housing advice and assistance
Received: 20 March 2025
) I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and would appreciate your response within the statutory 20 working days.)) Please provide the following information regarding contracts held by Barnet council for the provision of housing advice and assistance services for homeless persons:)) 1. Contracts & Funding) a. A list of all organisations currently contracted by Barnet council to provide housing advice, homelessness prevention, or support services for homeless persons.) b. A copy of any current contracts or agreements between Barnet council these organisations.) c. The total amount paid to each contracted organisation in the last three financial years.) d. A breakdown of funding allocated to each organisation, specifying services funded (e.g., outreach, tenancy sustainment, hostel provision, floating support).)) 2. Performance & Oversight) a. How Barnet council monitors the performance of contracted organisations (e.g., key performance indicators, audits, reviews).) b. Copies of any performance reports or reviews conducted by Barnet council on these organisations in the last three years.) c. A summary of any complaints received by Barnet council regarding these services in the last three years.)) 3. Legal Compliance & Duties) a. How the contracted organisations ensure compliance with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, particularly regarding interim accommodation under s.188.) b. Whether Barnet council is aware of any contracted organisations refusing to assist individuals in challenging council homelessness decisions.) c. Any correspondence between Barnet council and these organisations regarding their role in legal challenges against council homelessness decisions.)) If any of this information is already publicly available, please provide direct links where it can be accessed. If exemptions apply, please specify which section of the FOI Act you are relying on and justify its use.)) I look forward to your response within 20 working days. If you require clarification, please contact me via this email.)
Outcome / Documents
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