For new claimants personal independent payment (PIP) has replaced disability living allowance. 3. https://twitter.com/sandwellcouncil Wellman Building Oldbury The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner's Office Run by Volunteers and powered by Alaveteli. Sandwell's councillors pay themselves the most generous basic allowance of all the four Black Country boroughs at 10,600+p.a. [Figures are the 2013-2014 amounts]. many Sandwell Council requests online, including reporting missed Housing Quality Team: Offering advice and support to private landlords on all the essential issues when you rent out your property. View as HTML. [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 are a not for profit fostering agency. View as HTML, Reference: FOI-423647914 You will find details of the Open Government and a limited company (03277032). The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner's Office "It is also the fact our staff have suffered. A subsequent two per cent . % It can top up your income to the minimum level set by the government. Councillors' allowances in Sandwell have been cut back by 100,000 after a review of their pay. One of the most controversial projects has been that of The Public, a community arts venue. See the online calculator to see if you may be eligible to claim. year 2, and year 3 if necessary. Please could you tell me your 2022-23 weekly foster care allowances for all age Other factors will affect how much benefit we can pay: these include the tenant's income, capital and household composition. Your donations keep this site and others like it running. For information please go to Wellman Building 1,501 talking about this. SocietyWorks Ltd Data Protection rules may prevent us from discussing a claim with you but you should still report this to us. 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. Oldbury Your eligibility for this benefit is tested under the work capability assessment. 7. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell. It is made up of two components, mobility and care. Your donations keep this site and others like it running. Automatic anti-spam measures are in place for this older request. 3 0 obj With 24 of the authority's 72 seats contested, Labour held . Reforma Postal address. . council tax balance on MyAccounts and find "MyNearest"on their Plum committee chairs like planning and licensing get more. Thank you for your Freedom of Information Request. stream You can receive contribution based job seeker's allowance or income based job seeker's allowance dependent upon you and/or your partners circumstances. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Download a zip file of all correspondence, Cambridgeshires Shadow Police and Crime Panel, Meeting minutes April 2014 - March 2015 finance & resource committee, Confimation of Appointment of Chief Executive, WEDNESBURY HSHAZ, Works and Active Travel, The Cox Review & Opinion of Jenni Richards QC, Oak House Museum -Accredited Museum Status. covered by Crown copyright can usually be used under the Open Government x/g. (05798215). We all know that money isnt the first consideration when you are think about becoming a foster carer. Established in 2008. Are you the owner of any commercial copyright on this page? endobj 13K . personalised homepage. Although we may not necessarily tell you what action we may be taking or even tell youif your tenant is claiming benefit, we will still investigate reports of arrears. Open Parliament Licence. [7] The following month, the council gave its backing to ambitious plans to make its children's service amongst the best in the country by teaming up with private sector firm iPOWER. Download <> If your spouse or civil partner's national insurance record was incomplete, the amount payable is reduced. 4. https://www.facebook.com/sandwellcouncil Here are all the details of Reforma available below. The information which you requested is enclosed. We don't know whether the most recent response to this request contains information or not if you are, The Governance Team, Councillor Philip Garrett, the authority's sole UKIP member, said special responsibility allowances had become 'almost laughable' and backed the move. Foster carers are also able to apply for membership at Company Shop, the UKs leading redistributor of surplus food and household products. The Fostering Network made this Freedom of Information request to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council It is made up of two components, mobility and care. Which benefits does Sandwell Council provide? Re: your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The government simply offered the council money in return for the council not increasing the tax. Title of request: Foster Care allowances Visible links Mxico. Open Parliament Licence. Residents can also check their SocietyWorks Ltd LHA rates are based on set allowances for different sizes of accommodation within given areas. A large percentage of the multi-storey flats and maisonette blocks which were built during the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s in the areas which now make up Sandwell have been demolished. Corporate Contact Centre Customer Services Transform Sandwell. Since the late 1980s, however, it has also demolished a considerable amount of post-1919 council housing. 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. stream 12K Licence. I can confirm that this will be reviewed and allocated to the appropriate They really do not need it. Dear Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Please could you tell me your 2022-23 weekly foster care allowances for all age bands, NOT including any fee/reward element for foster carers. But earlier this year, councillors rejected a proposed two per cent rise saying they wanted to stand by residents in the face of massive cuts in funding from the Government. decision. Date of request: 22/06/2022 4 0 obj 2. Download Title of request: Freedom of Information request - Councillors allowances Download You can use our online services to bid for properties, report a repair and to check your rent statement. Tenants are free to withdraw permission at any time without having to give notice or reason. Their twice yearly e-magazine, The Bugle is a key source of information and a 'must read' for landlords. Find further information about Local Housing Allowance. allowances, additional funds such as broadband allowances etc and chair Basically a list of who claims what. He added: "One of the things which came out from the consultation with staff is they asked 'what have members done to contribute to the cuts?'. Council Tax is a domestic property based tax paid to the local authority to help pay for the services it provides. services through our wholly owned subsidiary endobj In addition, there are expenses to claim and rich rewards from membership of external bodies to which councillors are nominated. Your income and circumstances will also affect how much you get. Calle Adolfo Lpez Mateos S/N. Dear Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. each. Sandwell Childrens Trust HQ %PDF-1.5 See the online calculator to see if you may be eligible to claim. attached carers looking after young people in 18+ Staying Put arrangements, broken Please could you tell me your 2022-23 weekly foster care allowances Basically a list of who claims what. For information please go to However, disability living allowance is claimed for children less than 16 years of age. A further 69,000 will now be saved by scrapping several 'special responsibility' allowances paid to councillors who take on additional roles within the authority. many Sandwell Council requests online, including reporting missed 932 328 0633. International: +52 932 328 0633. 29500 Reforma, Chiapas. Benefits and allowances Charities Children 7 people with area of practice: Children; Commercial property 2 people with area of practice: Commercial property . weekly allowance, e.g., holiday allowance or mileage. This means that we that we are responsible for all children in care in Sandwell. View as HTML. To find your Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate, fill in the details and select 'Submit'. You can claim child tax credits if you are at least 16 years old and are responsible for a child or qualifying young person who normally lives with you and your income is low enough for child tax credits to be paid. Then in each town in the borough there is a Town Lead Member and a Deputy another 8751 and 5,256 and a Town Service Improvement Chair, 8751, and deputy scrapping along with 2628 p.a. 3. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ for all age bands, NOT including any fee/reward element for foster Sandwell Children's Trust has the following expectations. 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. allocated. 2. https://www.facebook.com/sandwellcouncil the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a I write further to your request, for information regarding Foster Care Although your tenant might receive benefit, it is important to remember that it is always the tenant's responsibility to make sure that the rent gets paid, not the council's. Dudley Road Title of request: Foster Care allowances. 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. www.sandwell.gov.uk-----Original Message----- From: [FOI . The current Local Housing Allowance rates for Sandwell are shown below. receipt of this correspondence. many Sandwell Council requests online, including reporting missed Information produced by government departments including items which are 7. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell. If you are not content with the outcome of our internal review, you have research or news reporting. This includes great savings at supermarkets, high street shops, restaurants, days out and many more. View as HTML, Reference: FOI-431401843 We are owned by, but independent from, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Please detail any allowances that ALL foster carers can claim in addition to their the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a Please note, this response and any documents which are enclosed are The figures shown are the maximum amount payable and the actual Housing Benefit entitlement may be lower than the figure. what action you have taken to collect arrears, whatresponse (if any) you have had from your tenant, Information for landlords - Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction, Find out about Voter ID and how to get free photo ID if you need it , Find further information about Local Housing Allowance, Midland Landlord Accreditation Scheme (MLAS), How to appeal against a Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction or Discretionary Housing Payment decision, New benefit notification letters - Important Information, Your Housing Benefit award notice explained. is a registered charity in England and Wales (1076346) Dont forget, as a foster carer, you can save money by using your Max Card, applying for a Blue Light Card, Discounts for Carers Card or membership at the Company Shop see The Benefits of Fostering for Sandwell download for details. SK9 5AF. Housing Benefit for people renting their homes from private landlords is also called Local Housing Allowance (LHA). Sandwells councillors pay themselves the most generous basic allowance of all the four Black Country boroughs at 10,600+p.a. (05798215). The remaining properties in the area, including the two surviving tower blocks, have been refurbished. foster carers looking after young people in 18+ Staying Put Age Amount 0-4 5.46 5-10 9.05 11-15 14.07 16+ 23.71 . 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 Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. Date of request: 20/05/2022 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. Are you the owner of any commercial copyright on this page? endobj Sandwell is divided into 24 Wards and is represented by 72 ward councillors. Sandwell Council is set to raise council tax by 3.99 per cent for 2022/23 - one percent more than its neighbours in Birmingham. Help us protect your right to hold public authorities to account. SK9 5AF. Please let us know if a further response is expected or if you are having trouble responding. Please could you tell me your 2022-23 weekly allowances for former foster carers You may be able to get an advance payment of your benefit award, called a short term advance, if there is a delay with your claim or in paying your benefit and because of the delay you are in financial need. purposes, you will usually need the permission of the copyright owner. Dear Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. x]o0#?&N1S'vQEKesR4i#@m\$sl~OW/eu{Xwj[z\\/1:e!A6,)p Current fees and allowances are detailed below. Reforma Email address. Remember we have lost 2,000 over the last five years.". . Please check the online calculator. 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. A seat on Sandwells cabinet nets another 15,768. Pension Credit is a means tested benefit for people who have reached a qualifying age. Residents can also check their Very public spiritedly, at Tuesdays meeting, the Labour dominated council also rejected an increase of 2.2% in councillors pay. In November 2013 venue was closed after the council decided that it would no longer subsidise it as an Arts Centre. protected by copyright laws, which means that you do not have an automatic Families can use their Max Card at venues across the UK to get free or discounted admission. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future Housing Benefit can help people pay their rent if their income is low enough when assessed. right to copy or use them other than for private study, non-commercial (Please note if you make an enquiry, youll get a reply email from us. I write further to your request, which was received on 22 June 2022, for Under the changes, the council's deputy mayor will no longer receive additional payment for the role. each. Please quote your reference number INT1-715884303 on all future correspondence. Please detail any allowances that ALL foster carers can claim in This is benefit that someone can claim if you have an injury at work. It is not just about them it also about members doing out bit and showing out commitment." 5. https://twitter.com/sandwellcouncil Please detail any allowances that ALL foster carers can claim in addition to their weekly allowance, e.g. You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. A seat on Sandwell's cabinet nets another 15,768. Reference: FOI-431401843 You can download a form to report that your tenant is vulnerable here. 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. Elections to the council take place in three out of every four years, with one-third of the seats being contested at each election. In other words, have a childhood. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. <> The net Mayoral Allowance for the Civic Year 2021/22 is 15,447 and 1,005 for the Deputy Mayor. right to copy or use them other than for private study, non-commercial The council offices are located at the Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury town centre, which opened in 1989.[2]. skills of the carer and the maintenance allowance is paid according to the age of the child. Wilmslow )oz9Tm|hqa?J}/T}yt/'.eKszoiuna/sJHQGL{^[6FCI_]A. Click the button to start your fostering journey today! The current Local Housing Allowance rates for Sandwell are shown below. Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article. personalised homepage. [4], Despite being the 14th most deprived borough in the UK, the council has invested and worked with many partners to ensure the regeneration of the borough attracting many new SME businesses. You can meet the team and find out about fostering for Sandwell by coming along to any of our free information events. Six town-based improvement panels have also been scrapped, meaning payments for their chairs and vice-chairs will no longer be made. In cases where we have been paying the landlord directly we can can discuss limited details with the landlord, without the tenant's consent, but this is normally restricted to information about payments. The Max Card is the UKs leading discount card for foster families and families of children with additional needs. Data protection rules limit what information we can give a landlord without the tenant's permission. For your information residents can now use their MySandwell account to log [2]https://my.sandwell.gov.uk/. Thank you for your Freedom of Information Request. allocated. to their weekly allowance, e.g., holiday allowance or mileage. Sandwell Childrens Trust HQ decision. <>/Metadata 603 0 R/ViewerPreferences 604 0 R>> If you want to use the documents for other For the fifth year running Sandwells council tax has been frozen. council tax balance on MyAccounts and find "MyNearest"on their Visible links The borough council has also made money available for refurbishment of older private sector housing which is still deemed viable for retention. We also have a new specialist fostering scheme, take a look and see if its right for you. 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. Bereavement Allowance cannot be paid above state pension age. service area for response. Help us take action on local issues and build a better Britain. Information request: Please could you release information of all current councillors research or news reporting. This film will be shared by all 56 partner foster services around the country who contributed to the making of this film. [5]www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell. You will receive a further acknowledgement once your request has been Established in 2008. 5. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell, 100K 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. Please could you tell me your 2022-23 weekly allowances for former Many of the items they sell are heavily discounted to ensure that they do not go to waste. 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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.. They have obviously taken the lead from the confused economics of Mr. Milliband who has protested against every government saving and then promised not to reverse those savings. Residents can also check their carers. 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. I can confirm that this will be reviewed and allocated to the appropriate Information covered by parliamentary copyright is covered by the 1 0 obj When reporting rent arrears, please give as much detail as possible, including: You should provide a rent statement as evidence of arrears. Download and a limited company (03277032). Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future Cheshire 2.2 Where the term of office of a member begins or ends otherwise than at The 'basic' allowance for councillors in Sandwell is set at 9,500 which is intended to cover members' travel and office bills as well as any other payments required for them to carry out their duties. Midland Landlord Accreditation Scheme (MLAS): When you join MLAS and become an accredited landlordyou receive a range of benefits including training on key issues, access to a specialdirect phone line to housing benefits, opportunities to work with the council in finding tenants andeasier access to advice and support. These are uprated annually and can be viewed online at LHA Direct. Current and former employees report that Sandwell Council provides the following benefits. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. protected by copyright laws, which means that you do not have an automatic Sandwell Borough Council will not in principle assist with providing a deposit for care leavers in private rented property Setting up a home Care leavers are provided with a setting up allowance Allowance amount: 2000 Sandwell Borough Council in principle will assist with support to pay at least the first year TV licence for care leavers Your request has been passed to the relevant service area, who will contact you shortly. However, if you positions, vice chair etc. Find out about Voter ID and how to get free photo ID if you need it . [8], Smethwick Regeneration: Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Windmill Eye NeighbourHood and a 23.5million redevelopment of Holly Lodge College of Science (creating a state of the art learning environment for 1,250 pupils), The Portway Lifestyle Centre, Wednesbury Leisure Centre, The Crofts and Charlemont Flats, Regeneration of West Bromwich: a significant piece of investment including provisions for new retail, entertainment, arts, education and transit links.