FOI request (FOIR-549536673)

Temporary Accomodation

Requested Mon 25 September 2023
Responded Wed 11 October 2023

1. The total expenditure by your local authority on providing accommodation in the private rental sector for each year since 2019.

2. A breakdown of the total expenditure for each year on:

a. rent paid to private landlords,

b. deposits,

c. fees/commissions paid to letting agents, and

d. any other associated costs (please specify).

Response

1. Temporary Accommodation and 2a. Rent paid to private landlords

2019/2020 - £2,310,601

2020/2021 - £2,953,973

2021/2022 - £4,356,882

2022/2023 - £7,354,748

2b. Deposits

2019/2020 - £192,225

2020/2021 - £154,026

2021/2022 - £94,679

2022/2023 - £68,985

2c. Information not held. We do not pay fees or commissions.

2d. Not applicable.