Housing
Received: 4 May 2026
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please provide the following information:The number of households placed outside your borough area in each of the past 3 years (broken down by year), separated into:a) Households containing newly recognised refugeesb) Asylum seekers (where the authority has any role)c) Homeless households placed under housing dutiesOf the above, the number of households placed in:a) Tendring Districtb) Colchester Cityc) Essex more broadly (if available)Please break this down by category where possible.Whether your authority uses private companies, managing agents, or third-party providers to source or manage out-of-area accommodation.If yes, please provide:a) The names of these companies/providersb) A description of their role (e.g. sourcing properties, managing tenancies, providing temporary accommodation)c) The total amount paid to these providers for out-of-area accommodation in each of the past 3 yearsAny contracts, service specifications, or framework agreements with such providers (redacted where necessary).Any policies or procedures governing out-of-area placements for:a) Newly recognised refugeesb) Homeless householdsPlease provide data in spreadsheet format where possible and include relevant documents.If any part of this request exceeds cost limits, please advise how it may be refined.Kind regards,
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