FOI002564 FOI Housing

This is a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Please provide the following information relating to temporary accommodation used by the council for households placed under homelessness duties:
1.    The current number of households in temporary accommodation.
2.    The current shortfall (if any) between TA demand and available supply.
3.    The types of temporary accommodation currently used (e.g. self-contained units, hotels, B&Bs).
4.    The average nightly rates paid for temporary accommodation, broken down by property type where available.
5.    Whether the council currently uses hotels or B&Bs for temporary accommodation placements.
6.    The names of organisations or providers currently supplying temporary accommodation to the council.
7.    The job title(s) of the officer(s) responsible for procuring or commissioning temporary accommodation.
If any part of this request exceeds the cost limit, please provide the information that can be supplied within the limit.