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Note - movement between skill levels (progression) is dependent upon the skill . We don't know whether the most recent response to this request contains information or not if you are, The Governance Team, 2. file:/// You will find details of the Open Government Please let us know if a further response is expected or if you are having trouble responding. Benefits and allowances Charities Children 7 people with area of practice: Children; Commercial property 2 people with area of practice: Commercial property . A seat on Sandwells cabinet nets another 15,768. C.P. Established in 2008. However, disability living allowance is claimed for children less than 16 years of age. You don't have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for. Although Council Tax is normally the responsibility of thetenant (there are some exceptions) landlords may wish to consider whether a prospective tenant can realistically afford all aspects of their home before granting a tenancy. Visible links Since its formation in 1974, the borough council has demolished a considerable percentage of the area's privately owned 19th and early 20th century housing stock. Part of the 1930s Tibbington Estate in Tipton was demolished in the 1980s due to mining subsidence, and the land redeveloped with a sheltered housing scheme which opened in 1991. Please note, this response and any documents which are enclosed are covered by Crown copyright can usually be used under the Open Government Title of request: Freedom of Information request - Councillors allowances. decision. Councillors allowances - a Freedom of Information request to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council - WhatDoTheyKnow We don't know whether the most recent response to this request contains information or not - if you are David Davey please sign in and let everyone know. <>
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Council Tax reduction can be claimed if your income is low enough for help. Please let us know if a further response is expected or if you are having trouble responding. )oz9Tm|hqa?J}/T}yt/'.eKszoiuna/sJHQGL{^[6FCI_]A. Attendance Allowance is a tax free benefit for people aged 65 or over who are physically or mentally disabled and require help with their personal care or require supervision to remain safe.. One of the most controversial projects has been that of The Public, a community arts venue. the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a Thank you for your Freedom of Information Request. Residents can also check their endobj
If you would like to receive email updates from us, please contact us. Cheshire Their twice yearly e-magazine, The Bugle is a key source of information and a 'must read' for landlords. They really do not need it. Very public spiritedly, at Tuesdays meeting, the Labour dominated council also rejected an increase of 2.2% in councillors pay. 12K 3. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ Please quote your reference number INT1-715884303 on all future correspondence. Legal Services, Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3DE, England View in Google Maps DX 710070 SANDWELL. . The process of demolishing similar properties had in fact started before 1974 during the existence of the former West Bromwich and Warley boroughs, as well as before 1966 under the original local authorities. Please detail any allowances that ALL foster carers can claim in addition to their weekly allowance, e.g. 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. 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 Council Tax is a domestic property based tax paid to the local authority to help pay for the services it provides. The figures shown are the maximum amount payable and the actual Housing Benefit entitlement may be lower than the figure below. Please check the online calculator. Title of request: Freedom of Information request - Councillors allowances You can receive contribution based job seeker's allowance or income based job seeker's allowance dependent upon you and/or your partners circumstances. collections; fly tipping and pot holes. For information please go to It is strongly recommended that anyone moving to a new home in Sandwell who expects to claim benefits checks their eligibility and likely level of entitlement before doing so. ), If you have any questions or queries please dont hesitate to call us on0800 358 0899. 4 0 obj
The allowance is the same for each Member and is paid in monthly instalments, in arrears, throughout the year. It can be paid on its own or as a top up with certain other benefits or for people who's earning are low and when income is below the applicable amount set for them. Date of request: 20/05/2022 [11] It is proposed that the council would need to borrow the money to refit the 70million arts centre to make it suitable for the college whilst investors in the original project may sue the council if this proposal were to go ahead. We all know that money isnt the first consideration when you are think about becoming a foster carer. It does not depend on your income or savings or whether you have paid national insurance contributions and it can be paid along with child benefit. 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We provide commercial protected by copyright laws, which means that you do not have an automatic Employment and support allowance has two elements, contributory ESA and income related depending on your circumstances. Find further information about Local Housing Allowance. However, if the claimant has rent arrears or has difficulty managing their finances due to vulnerability, we can consider paying the landlord. looking after young people in 18+ Staying Put arrangements, broken down by year 1, 2. file:/// While the decision was made by Sandwells Labour council, the credit must go to the government. This is Unlike health and the NHS, social care has always . Date of request: 20/05/2022 Councillor Cooper said he made the latest changes following consultation with council staff, but did not want to announce his intentions before the recent elections so it could not be perceived as a ploy to win votes. We hope our response fully satisfies your expectations. Please could you release information of all current councillors allowances, additional funds such as broadband allowances etc and chair positions, vice chair etc. A site to help anyone submit a Freedom of Information request. Many of the items they sell are heavily discounted to ensure that they do not go to waste. Download Since many Labour councillors are related or married to another Sandwell councillor, the council is a game of Family Fortunes for a lot of them. Six town-based improvement panels have also been scrapped, meaning payments for their chairs and vice-chairs will no longer be made. Despite the delays, it is anticipated that the majority of the regeneration will be completed by early 2014. Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. That was a legitimate question for them to ask. We hope our response fully satisfies your expectations. Thank you for your Freedom of Information Request. personalised homepage. 3. https://twitter.com/sandwellcouncil the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a [7]www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell. [citation needed], In May 2013, it was announced that following a re-shuffle, there was a freeze on allowances for Sandwell Council Cabinet Members and that the membership of the cabinet was reduced from 10 to 8. We can also pay benefit direct to the landlord if the rent is set at or below the appropriate LHA rate and it is a written requirement in the tenancy agreement that benefit is paid direct to the landlord or agent. BBC. SocietyWorks Ltd It can top up your income to the minimum level set by the government. Help us take action on local issues and build a better Britain. Copyright 2023 Sandwell Conservative Federation. The borough council has also made money available for refurbishment of older private sector housing which is still deemed viable for retention. You will find details of the Open Government It shows the journey of Sophie and Charlie who are in a very difficult home situation where their needs are not being met, to being nurtured and supported through foster care to attend school and be able to enjoy their hobbies and interests. research or news reporting. communications. Water Lane We're waiting for David Davey to read recent responses and update the status. Two of the four tower blocks on the 1960s Riddins Mound Estate in Cradley Heath were demolished in 1996. Councillor Philip Garrett, the authority's sole UKIP member, said special responsibility allowances had become 'almost laughable' and backed the move. endobj
H. Attendance at meetings outside the Sandwell Council House, Oldbury by a Councillor in connection with the role for which a Special Responsibility Allowance is paid and who have elected to be a member of the Council's Transport Protocol. So along with detail of our fees and allowances you can also find helpful guides books from Sandwell Council and FosterTalk, as well as a summary of the additional benefits and money saving tips weve put together to help all our foster carers. The council has also agreed to freeze council tax for a fifth year in a row. Fostering Fees, Benefits & Allowances - Sandwell Children's Trust Fostering Fees, Benefits & Allowances We all know that money isn't the first consideration when you are think about becoming a foster carer. and a limited company (03277032). many Sandwell Council requests online, including reporting missed Corporate Contact Centre Customer Services Transform Sandwell. For information please go to This is a non means tested benefit which has replaced disability living allowance for people who are disabled either physically or mentally and who need extra care and support with their daily living. Information covered by parliamentary copyright is covered by the 4 0 obj
mileage. You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. Basically a list of who claims what. This includes travel and holiday deals , money off top fashion brands, savings on homeware and electricals, through to deals on mobile phones, utilities and gym memberships. Please detail any allowances that ALL foster carers can claim in This benefit is based on you national insurance contribution and paid when you reach retirement age. WhatDoTheyKnow also publishes and archives requests and responses, building a massive archive of information. Help us protect your right to hold public authorities to account. The Leader of the Council said that "successful small businesses are essential for the economy and for thriving local communities"[6]. each. This includes great savings at supermarkets, high street shops, restaurants, days out and many more. If you are an adult and currently receive disability living allowance you will at some point be reassessed for personal independent payment unless you have reached the age of 65. Licence and Open Parliament Licence at [1]www.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Please could you tell me your 2022-23 weekly foster care allowances 29500 Reforma, Chiapas. allocated. The council offices are located at the Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury town centre, which opened in 1989.[2]. B69 3DL, If you have any questions or queries please dont hesitate to call us on, Library, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick B67 5RJ. Data Protection rules may prevent us from discussing a claim with you but you should still report this to us. are dissatisfied, you are entitled to an Internal Review. Mxico. Between 2000 and 2005, Carisbrooke House multi-storey flats and several blocks of low-rise flats (all built in the 1960s) were demolished on the Friar Park Estate in Wednesbury, while the council has retained and updated the much older houses which make up the bulk of the estate. If you receive disability living allowance and your condition deteriorates if you request the claim to be reviewed then it will be assessed as a new PIP claim unless you are over the age 65 and in these cases only the care part can be looked at and increased. Councillors allowances For your information residents can now use their MySandwell account to log 2. https://www.facebook.com/sandwellcouncil 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. Please submit your request through your account Dear Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. This is known as Council Tax Reduction (CTR). Reforma Postal address. 932 328 0633. International: +52 932 328 0633. The amount received is reduced by 40% of a person applicable amount or 20% in certain circumstances. Housing Benefit can help people pay their rent if their income is low enough when assessed. Printed from https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/councillors_allowances_20182021 on March 05, 2023 03:43. collections; fly tipping and pot holes. This film will be shared by all 56 partner foster services around the country who contributed to the making of this film. 5. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell, 235K These are uprated annually and can be viewed online at LHA Direct. receipt of this correspondence. He was succeeded by deputy leader Steve Elling.[13]. [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. services through our wholly owned subsidiary Budgeting Loans are paid through social fund. <>/Metadata 603 0 R/ViewerPreferences 604 0 R>>
many Sandwell Council requests online, including reporting missed Please note that even if a tenant is claiming benefits, arrears are still the responsibility of the tenant, not the local authority. . This film will be shared by all 56 partner foster services around the country who contributed to the making of this film. Rules on CTR are set locally by each council and in Sandwell there is a two year residency qualification for most people before they are able to claim. Which benefits does Sandwell Council provide? Sandwell Children's Trust has the following expectations. %PDF-1.5
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. Run by Volunteers and powered by Alaveteli. But it matters, and we get that. 4. https://www.facebook.com/sandwellcouncil Wed love to see you there! (see paragraph 5.3) I. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Download a zip file of all correspondence. 3. https://twitter.com/sandwellcouncil 1. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Reference: FOI-423647914 If you are not content with the outcome of our internal review, you have The move came despite the council needing to slash 63 million from its budgets by 2017. See the online calculator to see if you may be eligible to claim. Information request: Please could you release information of all current councillors <>
The remaining properties in the area, including the two surviving tower blocks, have been refurbished. We couldnt load the mail server logs for this message. Basic Allowance 2.1 This is a basic, flat rate allowance payable to all Members of the Council. 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. Title of request: Foster Care allowances. This is benefit that someone can claim if you have an injury at work. each. Established in 2008. LHA is normally paid to the claimant. Basically a list of who claims what. Homestamp: A consortium of different local authorities, housing organisations, public services and private landlords, working to improve standards in the private sector and offering support and useful, easy to access information for both landlords and tenants. Elections to the council take place in three out of every four years, with one-third of the seats being contested at each election. Our next Fostering Information event is on Wednesday 26th March at Thimblemill Library, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick B67 5RJ at 6.30pm. Between 1992 and 2000, six of the nine tower blocks on the Lion Farm Estate in Oldbury (built in the early 1960s) were demolished and most of the land redeveloped with new housing. When reporting rent arrears, please give as much detail as possible, including: You should provide a rent statement as evidence of arrears. But then it is also odd that the council claims to be maintaining front line services while ritualistically whingeing about cuts. A seat on Sandwell's cabinet nets another 15,768. x]o0#?&N1S'vQEKesR4i#@m\$sl~OW/eu{Xwj[z\\/1:e!A6,)p In August 2021, the council's external auditors, Grant Thornton, initiated a value for money governance review into Sandwell's arrangements for securing economy, efficiency and effectiveness in. But there are very few Labour councillors who have not been rewarded with additional so called Special Responsibility Allowances. You will receive a further acknowledgement once your request has been Foster carers are also able to apply for membership at Company Shop, the UKs leading redistributor of surplus food and household products.