Freedom of information response

1. The number of armed forces veterans residing in your local authority for each of the years a) 2018, b) 2019, c) 2020, d) 2021, e) 2022, f) 2023

• Answer : We do not hold this data. We suggest you use the Census data at https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/armedforcescommunity/bulletins/ukarmedforcesveteransenglandandwales/census2021

2. The number of armed forces veterans who were identified as at risk of homelessness in your local authority for each of the years a) 2018, b) 2019, c) 2020, d) 2021, e) 2022, f) 2023

• Answer : Fewer than 5 in 2022. Nil for other years.

3. The number of armed forces veterans who were identified as at risk of homelessness due to a Section 21 notice in your local authority for each of the years a) 2018, b) 2019, c) 2020, d) 2021, e) 2022, f) 2023

• Answer : Fewer than 5 in 2022. Nil for other years

We are unable to provide an exact number for question 2 and question 3 above as: 

• There is a low number involved. 
• The release of this information could identify individuals which would constitute their personal data under the Data Protection Act  
• There is no prior expectation on the part of these individuals that their personal information would be published in the wider public domain under the FOI Act 
• Personal data of any other person is exempt under section 40 (2) of the Data Protection Act. 

However in the interests of transparency we are able to provide this information to you categorised as fewer than 5 to give you an indication of the figures