FOI002865 FOI Housing

Short Description
Pets in Provided Accommodation
Reference number
FOI002865
Date
24/03/2026
Request

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information:

1.    Does your council accommodate pets (excluding guide dogs and trained assistance animals) in council provided / arranged temporary accommodation?
2.    Does your council accommodate pets (excluding guide dogs and trained assistance animals) in council provided / arranged emergency accommodation?
3.    Are your responses to questions one and two formalised council policies?
4.    Does your council work with any partners on the provision of pet-friendly temporary or emergency accommodation, OR has your council worked with any partners on the provision of pet-friendly temporary or emergency accommodation at any point since 1st January 2023 and now?
5.    Does your council (at the time of writing) work with AT LEAST ONE temporary or emergency accommodation provider that will accept pets (not taking into account whether they are available / have vacancies at the present time)?