Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information regarding asylum seeker housing and associated pressures on services in Maidenhead since January 2023:
How many asylum seekers have been housed in Maidenhead by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead from January 2023 to the present? Please provide annual figures if available.
How many asylum seekers are currently on the waiting list for housing in Maidenhead?
What is the percentage increase in asylum seekers housed in Maidenhead compared to the previous years?
What measures has RBWM implemented to manage the increased demand on housing and local services due to the rising asylum seeker population?
What impact has the increase in asylum seeker housing had on the following local services (please provide any relevant data or reports):
Healthcare (e.g., GP registrations, hospital services)
Education (e.g., school places, ESL support)
Social services
Public infrastructure and community resources
What additional funding or resources has RBWM received or requested from central government to cope with the increased pressure on local services related to asylum seekers?
Are there any current or planned strategies to address capacity or service challenges caused by the rise in asylum seeker housing in Maidenhead?