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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to request information regarding the council's use of short-term holiday accommodation platforms-specifically Airbnb-to house individuals or families experiencing homelessness. For the purposes of this request, "emergency housing" or "temporary accommodation" refers to any interim or nightly-paid accommodation secured or arranged by the local authority to meet its statutory homelessness duties. Please provide the following information: 1. Usage and Expenditure (a)Does the council book properties via Airbnb (either directly or via an external agency/intermediary) to use as emergency or temporary housing for unhoused individuals/families? (b)What is the total financial expenditure by the council on booking Airbnb properties for this purpose for each of the last five complete financial years (2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26), broken down by year? 2. Council Policies and Disclosures (a) What is the council's official policy or procedure regarding informing Airbnb property owners/hosts that the booking is being made by the local authority to house a homeless client? (b) What is the council's official policy or contractual agreement regarding paying out for any property damage, anti-social behavior, or extra cleaning costs caused to an Airbnb property during a placement? 3. Compensation Payments (a) How much money has the council paid out in compensation, damages, extra cleaning fees, or dispute resolution payments directly to Airbnb hosts or via the Airbnb platform for each of the last five complete financial years (2021/22 to 2025/26), broken down by year? If any portion of this request is unclear, or if you require further context to locate these records, please contact me as soon as possible as per your duty to provide advice and assistance under Section 16 of the Act. If either of 1b or 3a parts of this request cannot be responded to due to AirBnb being too specific, please provide the figures for "Nightly-Paid Private Landlord" costs or similar for emergency housing/ If a specific part of this request cannot be fulfilled due to cost limits or exemptions, please answer all other remaining components that fall within the threshold. I would prefer to receive this information in an electronic format (such as an Excel or CSV file for the financial data, and Word/PDF for policy documentation). Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to receiving your response within the statutory 20 working days.
Published: 24 July 2026
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Please find the attached document outlining my request under the FOI Act 2000. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me with your specific enquiries.
Published: 24 July 2026
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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and/or Environmental Information Regulations 2004, please provide me with the following information: * * * A list of the council houses owned and managed by this council where category 1 “excess heat” hazards have been identified, but not yet * resolved. * * * * Please provide the date on which the category 1 “excess heat” hazard was originally identified, on each occasion. * * * * A list of the council houses owned and managed by this council where category 2 “excess heat” hazards have been identified, but not yet * resolved. * * * * Please provide the date on which the category 2 “excess heat” hazard was identified, on each occasion. * If it is not possible to provide the name of each council property, please just anonymise the properties (e.g. property 1, property 2 etc.). If you require any clarification, I expect you to contact me under your section 16 duty to provide advice and assistance if you find any aspect of this FOI request problematic. Please acknowledge receipt of this request. I look forward to receiving the information in the near future. Yours faithfully, Josh Gabbatiss -- Josh Gabbatiss Climate Policy Correspondent, Carbon Brief Bluesky: @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social Phone: +44 (0) 7746704994 Web: www.carbonbrief.org Need a digest of the latest climate change-related headlines from the UK, China and around the world sent to your inbox? You can sign up to all of Carbon Brief's free email newsletters here.
Published: 24 July 2026
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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to request information regarding the council's use of short-term holiday accommodation platforms-specifically Airbnb-to house individuals or families experiencing homelessness. For the purposes of this request, "emergency housing" or "temporary accommodation" refers to any interim or nightly-paid accommodation secured or arranged by the local authority to meet its statutory homelessness duties. Please provide the following information: 1. Usage and Expenditure (a)Does the council book properties via Airbnb (either directly or via an external agency/intermediary) to use as emergency or temporary housing for unhoused individuals/families? (b)What is the total financial expenditure by the council on booking Airbnb properties for this purpose for each of the last five complete financial years (2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26), broken down by year? 2. Council Policies and Disclosures (a) What is the council's official policy or procedure regarding informing Airbnb property owners/hosts that the booking is being made by the local authority to house a homeless client? (b) What is the council's official policy or contractual agreement regarding paying out for any property damage, anti-social behavior, or extra cleaning costs caused to an Airbnb property during a placement? 3. Compensation Payments (a) How much money has the council paid out in compensation, damages, extra cleaning fees, or dispute resolution payments directly to Airbnb hosts or via the Airbnb platform for each of the last five complete financial years (2021/22 to 2025/26), broken down by year? If any portion of this request is unclear, or if you require further context to locate these records, please contact me as soon as possible as per your duty to provide advice and assistance under Section 16 of the Act. If either of 1b or 3a parts of this request cannot be responded to due to AirBnb being too specific, please provide the figures for "Nightly-Paid Private Landlord" costs or similar for emergency housing/ If a specific part of this request cannot be fulfilled due to cost limits or exemptions, please answer all other remaining components that fall within the threshold. I would prefer to receive this information in an electronic format (such as an Excel or CSV file for the financial data, and Word/PDF for policy documentation). Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to receiving your response within the statutory 20 working days.
Published: 24 July 2026
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I am requesting any information held by Oxford City Council in relation to the management of the property at 53 Church Hill Road, Oxford, which I understand has been let under council management on behalf of a charity owner. Specifically, I would be grateful for: – Any records of repair, maintenance, or capital works carried out at the property while under council management – Any reports of significant defects or recurring issues (e.g. damp, leaks, drainage, structural movement, roofing) – Any records indicating periods where the property was vacant for repair or refurbishment – Any general property condition assessments or inspection notes held by the council If property-specific records are not available, I would be grateful for any relevant information held at block, estate, or street level.
Published: 22 July 2026
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BBC Morning Live would like to request the following information: 1. Does the council currently carry out litter enforcement activity (e.g. issuing fixed penalty notices for littering)? (Yes/No) 2. Does the council currently use any external/private companies or contractors to carry out litter enforcement? (Yes/No) 3. If yes, please provide: a) The name(s) of the company/companies b) The start date of the current contract(s) 4. Please provide details of any contractual arrangements with external enforcement providers that include: a) Commission-based payments b) Payments linked to the number of fines issued c) Revenue-sharing agreements 5. Since 10 March 2026, has the council: a) Reviewed its use of private contractors for litter enforcement? (Yes/No) b) Made any changes to its litter enforcement approach? (Yes/No) 6. If yes to either 5a or 5b, please provide a brief summary of the changes made. If any part of this request exceeds the cost limit, please prioritise questions 1-4. I would prefer the information in a spreadsheet format where possible. Yours faithfully, Evan Mathison BBC Morning Live ------------------------------------------------------------------- Please use this email address for all replies to this request: request-1463354-780e1e80@whatdotheyknow.com Is freedomofinformation@oxford.gov.uk the wrong address for Freedom of Information requests to Oxford City Council? If so, please contact us using this form: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/change_request/new?body=oxford_city_council Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/help/officers For more detailed guidance on safely disclosing information, read the latest advice from the ICO: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/help/ico-guidance-for-authorities https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/help/ico-anonymisation-code Please note that in some cases publication of requests and responses will be delayed. If you find this service useful as an FOI officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's FOI page.
Published: 22 July 2026
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1. Freedom of Information request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 We would like to request information relating to licenced animal operators in the area for which you are responsible. For each operator with a licence issued under the Animal Welfare (LIAIA) (England) Regulations 2018 would you please provide: * Licence number * Operator name * Type of Licence (Commercial boarding cats, Commercial boarding dogs, Home boarding dogs, Dog day care/Arranger, Dog breeding, Hiring of Horses, Exhibition animals, Selling as pets) * Star rating * Licence expiry date * Number and type of animals * Address Line 1 * Address Line 2 * Address Line 3 * Postcode, Part of Postcode, Ward or town name If possible, please provide this information in electronic format as an excel spreadsheet. 2. Re-use of Public Sector Information under The Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 Please take this request and your provision of information / documentation in response to it as [our request for] confirmation that we may (re)publish the information / documentation free of charge to consumers on the website www.animal-licensing.uk, which we operate. The purpose of the re-use is to provide relevant information to interested consumers. We understand that under the Regulations a public body must permit re-use where it receives a valid request. If you object to the re-use referred to above or would like to impose any restrictions on the information you provide being published on the website, please advise the legal basis for your proposed restriction. Yours faithfully Paul Hiscoe Director Animal Insight Ltd phiscoe@animalinsight.ltd 20 Wenlock Road
Published: 22 July 2026
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I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, where applicable) to request information regarding the software systems the council currently uses to manage its core back-office business functions. For each of the following six business areas, please provide the details requested below: 1. Finance and Accounting (e.g., General Ledger, Budgeting, Treasury) 2. Human Resources (HR) and Payroll (e.g., Core HR, Time & Attendance, Payroll processing) 3. Procurement and Sourcing (e.g., E-Procurement, Contract Management) 4. Asset and Facilities Management (e.g., Enterprise Asset Management, Fleet tracking) 5. Project and Portfolio Management (e.g., Capital project tracking, Resource allocation) 6. Citizen and Frontline Integrations (e.g., core CRM or Billing systems that integrate with the back office) For EACH of the six business areas listed above, please provide the following: * System Name: (The name of the software) * Supplier/Vendor Name: (If the system was developed in-house, please simply state "In-house") * System Architecture: Please specify which of the following best describes the setup: * Part of a full, integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. * A standalone Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) application. * A bespoke, in-house developed solution. * Hosting: Is the system hosted on-premise, managed off-premise by the supplier, or delivered via a Cloud/SaaS model? * Contract Expiry Date: When does the current contract for this system expire (please include any viable extension periods)? * Whether the council plans to change the system in the future Additional Note: If the council utilises a single, integrated ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) to cover multiple business areas listed above, please state the name of the overarching ERP and confirm which specific modules are currently active. If providing all the requested information exceeds the statutory cost limit under Section 12 of the Act, please prioritise providing the data for items 1 (Finance) and 2 (HR and Payroll). I would prefer to receive this information in an electronic format, ideally as an Excel spreadsheet or a clearly formatted table. Thank you for your time and assistance in this matter. Yours faithfully, Danny Williams
Published: 21 July 2026
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Please would you provide a) the name and address of each MOT garage which is authorised to carry out compliance tests of taxis and private hire vehicles for your council b) the address of testing station c) the contractor's registered company number where available d) the full name of the director/partner/sole trader, where available Please provide information in an Excel format Yours faithfully, M. Cox ------------------------------------------------------------------- Please use this email address for all replies to this request: request-1462546-d35ec9f0@whatdotheyknow.com Is freedomofinformation@oxford.gov.uk the wrong address for Freedom of Information requests to Oxford City Council? If so, please contact us using this form: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/change_request/new?body=oxford_city_council Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/help/officers For more detailed guidance on safely disclosing information, read the latest advice from the ICO: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/help/ico-guidance-for-authorities https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/help/ico-anonymisation-code Please note that in some cases publication of requests and responses will be delayed. If you find this service useful as an FOI officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's FOI page.
Published: 21 July 2026
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I am Emma Taggart and I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information in spreadsheet form: 1 . The number of households in council tax arrears for each financial year from 2015-16 to 2025-26. 2. Of those households who are in council tax arrears please provide the average amount of arrears a household is in for each financial year from 2015-16 to 2025-26. 3. The total amount of council tax arrears for each financial year from 2015-16 to 2025-26. 4. The highest amount owed by one household for 2025-26 for the most recent financial year. If you have any queries about this request please email me or call me on 07442 336332. Best wishes, Emma Taggart
Published: 17 July 2026
