Oldbury Reference: FOI-423647914 Basically a list of who claims what. For information please go to www.sandwell.gov.uk-----Original Message----- From: [FOI . stream endobj to their weekly allowance, e.g., holiday allowance or mileage. mySociety Internal review requests should be submitted within 40 days of the date of Online housing services. 2 0 obj Since the late 1980s, however, it has also demolished a considerable amount of post-1919 council housing. *Select how many bedrooms you are entitled to. 3. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ Dudley Road On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. x]o0#?&N1S'vQEKesR4i#@m\$sl~OW/eu{Xwj[z\\/1:e!A6,)p Housing Quality Team: Offering advice and support to private landlords on all the essential issues when you rent out your property. All rights reserved. year 2, and year 3 if necessary. Thank you for your Freedom of Information Request. Most of Sandwell's councillors are members of the Labour Party, with the Labour party having run the council since the first election in 1973, apart from one year between 1978 and 1979 when the Conservatives had a majority. This film will be shared by all 56 partner foster services around the country who contributed to the making of this film. Conservative policy in Sandwell is to derail the gravy train by immediately reducing the number of councillors from 72 to 48, as has been done in other councils, and then to examine the Special Responsibility Allowances system. You may be able to get an advance payment of your benefit award, called a short term advance, if there is a delay with your claim or in paying your benefit and because of the delay you are in financial need. You have to be in receipt of a qualifying benefit and been in receipt of the qualifying benefit for 26 weeks before the decision in regards to the loan and you application must be for certain categories. The allowance paid to Staying Put Carers is 170pw. Please could you release information of all current councillors allowances, additional funds such as broadband allowances etc and chair positions, vice chair etc. It is made up of two components, mobility and care. Sandwell Council is getting better and improving, according to the authority's Labour leader after her party increased its majority. If your benefit is sanctioned, suspended or disallowed or there is delay in making a decision on your claim you may be entitled to reduced rate hardship payments. Elsewhere in Tipton, several maisonette blocks on the 1960s Glebefields Estate were demolished between 1989 and 1992, and the estate's two tower blocks were demolished in 2004. If you think your tenant is receiving benefit and not paying their rent, please report this to us as soon as there is a problem. [2]https://my.sandwell.gov.uk/. protected by copyright laws, which means that you do not have an automatic council tax balance on MyAccounts and find "MyNearest"on their [3], In May 2021 the Conservative Party regained its presence on the Council, gaining 9 seats from the Labour Party. Water Lane council tax balance on MyAccounts and find "MyNearest"on their The first large redevelopment of this time came in 1992/93, when the West Smethwick Estate (known locally as the "Concrete Jungle" due to its network of interlinked concrete-constructed maisonette blocks) was demolished, despite only being around 25 years old, and replaced by a new low-rise housing estate known as Galton Village. However, for most people who qualify for our help, Sandwell Council will meet the cost of the service, and you will normally pay us a contribution towards the total cost . council tax balance on MyAccounts and find "MyNearest"on their Entitlement to working tax credits depends on your age and how many hours of paid work you do a week. It is not means tested and the person being cared for has to be in receipt of a qualifying disability benefit and there is an earnings limit whereby if earnings are above 102.00 per week there is no entitlement. 1 0 obj 1,501 talking about this. Download Please could you tell me your 2022-23 weekly allowances for former foster carers Residents can also check their Tenants are free to withdraw permission at any time without having to give notice or reason. Other factors will affect how much benefit we can pay: these include the tenant's income, capital and household composition. If you would like to receive email updates from us, please contact us. Established in 2008. Printed from https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/councillors_allowances_20182021 on March 05, 2023 03:43. Check your circumstances on the calculator or contact the welfare rights team. Sandwell is divided into 24 Wards and is represented by 72 ward councillors. 3. https://twitter.com/sandwellcouncil 932 328 0633. International: +52 932 328 0633. See the online calculator to see if you may be eligible to claim. David Davey made this Freedom of Information request to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council collections; fly tipping and pot holes. down by year 1, year 2, and year 3 if necessary. View as HTML. The government simply offered the council money in return for the council not increasing the tax. Automatic anti-spam measures are in place for this older request. It is not just about them it also about members doing out bit and showing out commitment." is a registered charity in England and Wales (1076346) Please submit your request through your account Attendance at site visits or visits to Council or other establishments carers looking after young people in 18+ Staying Put arrangements, broken Water Lane 1. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ All foster carers are entitled to apply for a Blue Light Card, this costs just 4.99 and provides 2-years access to an amazing range of discounts online and on the high street! Help us protect your right to hold public authorities to account. Another section of the estate was demolished in 2007 and redeveloped with a new public park as well as a small development of bungalows. 29500 Reforma, Chiapas. collections; fly tipping and pot holes. what action you have taken to collect arrears, whatresponse (if any) you have had from your tenant, Information for landlords - Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction, Find out about Voter ID and how to get free photo ID if you need it , Find further information about Local Housing Allowance, Midland Landlord Accreditation Scheme (MLAS), How to appeal against a Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction or Discretionary Housing Payment decision, New benefit notification letters - Important Information, Your Housing Benefit award notice explained. Please detail any allowances that ALL foster carers can claim in Maternity Allowance can be payable in some circumstances when statutory maternity cannot be paid by you employer. mySociety endobj He was succeeded by deputy leader Steve Elling.[13]. We hope that some of you watching 'Childhood' will consider whether fostering for Sandwell could be an option for you. 1. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ This means that we that we are responsible for all children in care in Sandwell. Residents can also check their Members had already voted not to increase their 'basic' allowance for the year, saving the cash-strapped authority 31,000. (see paragraph 5.3) I. Visible links [2]https://my.sandwell.gov.uk/. Bereavement Allowance cannot be paid above state pension age. If you dont see one, please check your trash or spam folder thanks! Benefits and allowances Charities Children 7 people with area of practice: Children; Commercial property 2 people with area of practice: Commercial property . Your request has been passed to the relevant service area, who will contact you shortly. To find your Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate, fill in the details and select 'Submit'. "The reason I have pushed this through is I did not think it was fair to carry on as we were, given the cuts the council is experiencing. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Please could you tell me your 2022-23 weekly allowances for former Foster carers are also able to apply for membership at Company Shop, the UKs leading redistributor of surplus food and household products. Employment and support allowance has two elements, contributory ESA and income related depending on your circumstances. Dear Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Please could you tell me your 2022-23 weekly foster care allowances for all age bands, NOT including any fee/reward element for foster carers. Your donations keep this site and others like it running. Tenants can also sign a section on their application form to give permission to share information but this has strict limits about what can be shared. [5]www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell. 2. file:/// If your tenant signs a data protection waiver formwe can share some information with you but this may be limited. We hope that some of you watching Childhood will consider whether fostering for Sandwell could be an option for you. 1 0 obj Please could you tell me your 2022-23 weekly allowances for former foster This is known as Council Tax Reduction (CTR). endobj decision. Sandwell Council says the rise will help provide cash to invest in properties and build more new homes. 2. file:/// [7]www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner's Office Remember we have lost 2,000 over the last five years.". We hope our response fully satisfies your expectations. To arrive at the above allowances the SMBC Payroll Team process a gross figure that is subject. For your information residents can now use their MySandwell account to log purposes, you will usually need the permission of the copyright owner. 12K If you have certain care needs and problems outdoors you may qualify for personal independent payments. [10] The Council announced in October 2013 that it had entered into an agreement with Sandwell College to take over the building, converting it into a Sixth Form college. Note - movement between skill levels (progression) is dependent upon the skill . Budgeting Loans are paid through social fund. Dudley Road % When reporting rent arrears, please give as much detail as possible, including: You should provide a rent statement as evidence of arrears. 2. If your spouse or civil partner's national insurance record was incomplete, the amount payable is reduced. You can meet the team and find out about fostering for Sandwell by coming along to any of our free information events. Well be combining live events all over Sandwell with online sessions, so you choose what suits you best. We are owned by, but independent from, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Open Parliament Licence. 1. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ [4], Despite being the 14th most deprived borough in the UK, the council has invested and worked with many partners to ensure the regeneration of the borough attracting many new SME businesses. He added: "One of the things which came out from the consultation with staff is they asked 'what have members done to contribute to the cuts?'. 3. https://twitter.com/sandwellcouncil A site to help anyone submit a Freedom of Information request. covered by Crown copyright can usually be used under the Open Government Since the Local Government Act 1985, Sandwell Council has effectively been a unitary authority, serving as the sole executive, deliberative, and legislative body responsible for local policy, setting council tax, and allocating budget in the district; although public transport, fire and police services, and the local government pension fund (West Midlands Pension Fund) are jointly run by the seven metropolitan boroughs of the West Midlands county. 2.2 Where the term of office of a member begins or ends otherwise than at "The next few years are not going to get any easier for local government and we need to do our bit," he said. How this could be described, at the council meeting on Tuesday, by Cllr Eling, Sandwells Labour finance chief as the government penalising the people of Sandwell is difficult to understand. x\q}'G} ]q A)Y(: allowances. Members had already voted not to increase their 'basic' allowance for the year, saving the cash .