Freedom of information (FOI) releases from Oxford City Council

This is a disclosure log of Oxford City Council's responses to freedom of information (FOI) or environmental information regulations (EIR) requests that might be of wider public interest.

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  1. Hi there, I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I would like to request information regarding squatter evictions conducted by your council. Specifically, I am requesting the following information: - The total number of squatters evicted within the council's jurisdiction from January 1, 2024, to the present date. - If possible, a breakdown of these evictions by month and by the type of property (e.g., residential, commercial, or public properties). - Any available data on the average time taken to resolve each squatting incident (from the report of squatting to the eviction). I look forward to receiving your response within the statutory 20-working-day period.

    Published: 20 November 2024

  2. In a nutshell I need to know how OCC determines to whom business rates liability applies.

    Published: 19 November 2024

  3. I am writing to submit a formal request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). In this connection, please answer the following questions 1. Total number of desktops in your estate (ie. PCs, laptops & tablets) 2. Who currently supplies the above (name of the incumbent)? 3. Do they include additional services such as technical support, maintenance, asset registration, imaging and disposal of existing device? 4. Who is your preferred manufacturer? 5. What is your current buying / refresh cycle? 6. Is this supplied under contract? If yes, when does the contract end? 7. How do you procure these devices through a framework? if yes, which one used (ie. SBS / CCS / NDNA) 8. What steps have you taken to tackle security risks in advance of 14th Oct 2025 when updates will no longer be available on Windows 10? 9. How do you access your applications (Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft 365, Cloud or Fat Client environment)? 10. Are you looking to move from On-Premises to Cloud? 11. Name of person responsible for purchasing IT equipment? Please initially acknowledge this request following which I look forward to receiving your response within 20 working days. -- This email was Malware checked by UTM 9. http://www.sophos.com -- This email was Malware checked by UTM 9. http://www.sophos.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. All communications sent to or from Oxford City Council may be subject to recording and/or monitoring in accordance with relevant legislation. if you have received this email in error please notify the author by return email.

    Published: 18 November 2024

  4. Dear FOI Team, This FOI is for the attention of the council officers who oversees the selective licensing scheme which started on 1st September 2022. 1) How many property inspections has the council undertaken of selective licenced properties? Please provide this information for each year since the start of the scheme and, if possible, for each ward in the designation till the end of August 2024. 2) The number of properties, in the selective licenced area, with category one hazards that have been identified. Please provide this information for each year since the start of the scheme and, if possible, for each ward in the designation till the end of August 2024. 3) The number of properties, in the selective licenced area, with category two hazards that have been identified. Please provide this information for each year since the start of the scheme and, if possible, for each ward in the designation till the end of August 2024. 4) How many licences have been granted since the scheme began? Please provide this information if it is possible, for each ward in the designation till the end of August 2024. 5) How long, on average in days, does it take for a selective licensing application to be made from the point that the council receives the application to a decision being made? Please provide a mean average if this is possible. 6) The total amount of licence fee income (£) collected from the selective licensing scheme up to the end of August 2024. 7) The principal method in which the council collects and records enforcement and administrative data as part of the licensing scheme. For example, Metastreet, council's own system, spreadsheets etc 8) How many licence applications have been submitted from the start of the scheme till the end of August 2024? 8a) Out of these licence applications, how many were refused? 9) The number of licence holders contacted during the scheme concerning a licence condition breach. 9a) If possible, can a breakdown of what these licence condition breaches consist of be provided? 10) The number of licence holders who were subject to formal enforcement action as a result of a licence condition breach from the start of the scheme till the end of August 2024. 11) How many unlicensed properties have the council identified during the scheme till the end of August 2024? 12) The number of properties in the licensing scheme which have been identified as having both category one and category two hazards present till the end of August 2024.

    Published: 18 November 2024

  5. I would like to request information under the Freedom of Information Act (or Environmental Information Regulations, as appropriate). Please can you provide information that describes the typical sequence of stages that takes place between a member of the public raising concerns about a potential breach of Building Regulations and action being taken (such as being heard in the Magistrates Court or fines being issued). I'm particularly interested in identifying at what point the process can be considered to be a criminal investigation, and what steps need to first take place in order for this point to be reached. Perhaps you have a flowchart or an internal policy document that describes the expected sequence of events. I'm happy to receive the information in electronic format via this email address.

    Published: 18 November 2024

  6. Information Governance Team Client Money Protection Schemes For Property Agents (Requirement To belong To A Scheme etc.) Regulation 2019. Regulation 3 of the Client Money Protection Scheme (CMP) requires property agents in England's private rented sector to be a member of an approved CMP scheme if they hold client money. This regulation came into effect on April 1, 2019. * In relation to the above legislation, please confirm how many and name the Property / Letting Agents the Council have prosecuted and / or fined from 01 April 2019 to date, for failing to be a member of an approved CMP scheme? * In each of the above case(s) if any, please confirm the amount of the monetary penalty imposed by the local authority? * In each of the above case(s) if any, please confirm if the initial monetary penalty imposed by the local authority was upheld or reduced by the First Tier Tribunal? I make this request under The Freedom of Information Act (FOI) of 2000 and l look forward to your reply within 20 working days.

    Published: 18 November 2024

  7. Hello, Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information regarding the working arrangements of your council staff: 1. Current Working Arrangements: Could you please provide details on the current working arrangements for council employees? Specifically, I am interested in the proportion of staff working: A. Fully remotely, B. Fully in-office, and C. On a hybrid basis (part remote, part in-office). 2. Hybrid/Home Working Policy: If applicable, could you share a copy of the council's policy or guidelines on hybrid and/or home working, including any updates or changes made since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 3. Any job roles where working from home or hybrid working is not permitted.

    Published: 15 November 2024

  8. I am writing to make a request for information available under the Freedom of Information Act. Please could you provide me with details for the last three years (2023/2022/2021) of how many full-time staff: 1. work from home/remotely in a hybrid form (i.e. dividing their time between office and remote/home working)? 2. work from home permanently (i.e. work from home for the majority of their contractual hours)? 3. have been granted permission to work from abroad firstly, permanently (i.e. work from abroad for the majority of their contractual hours) and secondly, in a hybrid form (i.e. dividing their time between office and remote/home working abroad)? Please list the countries where they work from. If possible - particularly if the above numbers are low - please specify what departments they work in. 4. the council employed? In other words, what were the total numbers of all full-time staff employed by the council for 2023/2023 and 2021 (broken down per year)? I understand that you are required to respond to my request within 20 working days after you receive this email.

    Published: 15 November 2024

  9. In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request the following information in the format provided below. How many cumulative working days did council staff spend working from home in 2022-23? How much the council spent on work from home related costs for council workers (i.e. home desktop screens/office chairs etc) in 2022-23? In line with your duty under Section 16 of the Freedom of Information Act, please provide me with the appropriate support with this request where appropriate.

    Published: 15 November 2024

  10. In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request the following information. Does the council have a four-day working week policy? In line with your duty under Section 16 of the Freedom of Information Act, please provide me with the appropriate support with this request where appropriate.

    Published: 15 November 2024