FOI request (FOIR-116634103)

SWEP Provision

Requested Wed 01 May 2019
Responded Tue 04 June 2019

The data we are requesting:

We would like to know what dates during Winter 2018-9 your local authority housing options team has activated their Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP).

Most local authorities will use a trigger based on the outside temperature to determine specific days SWEP provision is activated.

Format of responses:

Name of LA

Specific dates SWEP has been activated during Winter 2018-19

Any other relevant information

For the purpose of this request we are understanding Winter 2018-19 to encompass September 2018 - April 2019 inclusive.

Data issues:

If it is not possible to release some or all of the specified data, please indicate why.

Response

Hastings Borough Council Dates SWEP was active:

12 - 17 December 2018 (inclusive)

3 - 5 January 2019 (inclusive)

17 January - 4 February (inclusive)

10 February 2019

In addition to providing temporary accommodation for rough sleepers, the council also worked with a local church to provide an open-access sit up night shelter during SWEP.