Freedom of information response

1. The number of premises (this means hotels as well as any other premises that have been repurposed) currently being used in the council area to house asylum seekers/migrants/ those individuals waiting to be processed.

The local authority do not have the duty to provide accommodation or subsistence to migrants or adult asylum seekers and their families, this is the duty of the home office therefore this information is not available. The local authority is responsible for providing care and accommodation for unaccompanied asylum seeking children. We have one property that we are using for care leavers who are asylum seekers but this information would be restricted as it only relates to one property.

2) Please provide the number of individuals being housed in the council area. As Above

3) Please provide the names of the premises being used to house these individuals (if unable to provide this information please proceed with the rest of the request) As above

4) The estimated annual cost to the council of housing and supporting these individuals (if unable to provide this information please proceed with the rest of the request) As above

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