endobj All foster carers are entitled to apply for a Blue Light Card, this costs just 4.99 and provides 2-years access to an amazing range of discounts online and on the high street! Find out about Voter ID and how to get free photo ID if you need it . Dear Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. 29500 Reforma, Chiapas. Calle Adolfo Lpez Mateos S/N. A prospective tenant can use a trial calculator to work out how much benefit they might receive. You won't be paid extra if you care for more than one person. Please could you release information of all current councillors allowances, additional funds such as broadband allowances etc and chair positions, vice chair etc. Automatic anti-spam measures are in place for this older request. However, if you If your tenant signs a data protection waiver formwe can share some information with you but this may be limited. Wycliffe House 3. https://twitter.com/sandwellcouncil (All figures are weekly amounts): Before moving into a new home a tenant should check what size accommodation they are allowed under LHA rules. 12K Information produced by government departments including items which are endobj View as HTML, Reference: FOI-423647914 Other factors will affect how much benefit we can pay: these include the tenant's income, capital and household composition. 3. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ 5. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell, 235K addition to their weekly allowance, e.g., holiday allowance or You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. 3. https://twitter.com/sandwellcouncil Download The decision is set to be rubber-stamped by the council later this month following a review of allowances carried out by council leader Darren Cooper. By 2014, all but two of Sandwell's 72 councillors were Labour members. We all know that money isnt the first consideration when you are think about becoming a foster carer. Members had already voted not to increase their 'basic' allowance for the year, saving the cash . 1. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ Please note, this response and any documents which are enclosed are Employment and support allowance (ESA) is paid to people whose ability to work is limited because ill health or disability. If your spouse or civil partner's national insurance record was incomplete, the amount payable is reduced. For information please go to Allowance. The current Local Housing Allowance rates for Sandwell are shown below. See the online calculator to see if you may be eligible to claim. 2 0 obj <>/Metadata 679 0 R/ViewerPreferences 680 0 R>> Information request: Please could you release information of all current councillors You can use our online services to bid for properties, report a repair and to check your rent statement. endobj Wycliffe House 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. 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. However, if you communications. But it matters, and we get that. Re: your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. SK9 5AF. We couldnt load the mail server logs for this message. Your income and circumstances will also affect how much you get. I can confirm that this will be reviewed and allocated to the appropriate services through our wholly owned subsidiary A seat on Sandwell's cabinet nets another 15,768. The current Local Housing Allowance rates for Sandwell are shown below. Run by Volunteers and powered by Alaveteli. Employment and support allowance has two elements, contributory ESA and income related depending on your circumstances. year 2, and year 3 if necessary. 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. Information produced by government departments including items which are Regards. Most of Sandwell's councillors are members of the Labour Party, with the Labour party having run the council since the first election in 1973, apart from one year between 1978 and 1979 when the Conservatives had a majority. Wilmslow Please note, this response and any documents which are enclosed are Six town-based improvement panels have also been scrapped, meaning payments for their chairs and vice-chairs will no longer be made. However, if the claimant has rent arrears or has difficulty managing their finances due to vulnerability, we can consider paying the landlord. Children's Services In April 2013, an OFSTED report criticised Sandwell's children's services highlighting failings around domestic violence and rating the service inadequate. Discounts for carers offers exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers for carers and care workers. Families can use their Max Card at venues across the UK to get free or discounted admission. The borough council has also made money available for refurbishment of older private sector housing which is still deemed viable for retention. This benefit is based on you national insurance contribution and paid when you reach retirement age. all age bands, NOT including any fee/reward element for foster carers. protected by copyright laws, which means that you do not have an automatic This means that we that we are responsible for all children in care in Sandwell. 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. [2]https://my.sandwell.gov.uk/. Sandwell Children's Trust has the following expectations. Members had already voted not to increase their 'basic' allowance for the year, saving the cash-strapped authority 31,000. Corporate Contact Centre Customer Services Transform Sandwell. many Sandwell Council requests online, including reporting missed Money from central government has meant no council tax rise for Sandwell people. 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. Foster carers are also able to apply for membership at Company Shop, the UKs leading redistributor of surplus food and household products. mySociety . Download 7. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell. 5. https://twitter.com/sandwellcouncil 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. . "The reason I have pushed this through is I did not think it was fair to carry on as we were, given the cuts the council is experiencing. Please check the online calculator. If you have certain care needs and problems outdoors you may qualify for personal independent payments, Find out about Voter ID and how to get free photo ID if you need it , Local Welfare Provision and food vouchers, Your Council Tax Reduction award notice explained. These are uprated annually and can be viewed online at LHA Direct. However, disability living allowance is claimed for children less than 16 years of age. If you have certain care needs and problems outdoors you may qualify for personal independent payments. Our next Fostering Information event is on Wednesday 26th March at Thimblemill Library, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick B67 5RJ at 6.30pm. "The next few years are not going to get any easier for local government and we need to do our bit," he said. stream Age Amount 0-4 5.46 5-10 9.05 11-15 14.07 16+ 23.71 . Residents can also check their The figures shown are the maximum amount payable and the actual Housing Benefit entitlement may be lower than the figure. We provide commercial are dissatisfied, you are entitled to an Internal Review. While the decision was made by Sandwells Labour council, the credit must go to the government. We try and keep Sandwell landlords up-to-date through our website, newsletters and being represented at various landlord events. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future looking after young people in 18+ Staying Put arrangements, broken down by year 1, )oz9Tm|hqa?J}/T}yt/'.eKszoiuna/sJHQGL{^[6FCI_]A. each. We hope our response fully satisfies your expectations. In other words, have a childhood. A proposed two per cent increase will be introduced from April. Please note that even if a tenant is claiming benefits, arrears are still the responsibility of the tenant, not the local authority. But it matters, and we get that. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Download a zip file of all correspondence. council tax balance on MyAccounts and find "MyNearest"on their (Please note if you make an enquiry, youll get a reply email from us. Bereavement Allowance cannot be paid above state pension age. 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. The council offices are located at the Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury town centre, which opened in 1989.[2]. down by year 1, year 2, and year 3 if necessary. 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. Basically a list of who claims what. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/foster_care_allowances_1589 on March 05, 2023 03:44. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner's Office It may not be complete. positions, vice chair etc. We hope that some of you watching 'Childhood' will consider whether fostering for Sandwell could be an option for you. A site to help anyone submit a Freedom of Information request. Printed from https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/councillors_allowances_20182021 on March 05, 2023 03:43. Title of request: Foster Care allowances. Re: your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. 2. https://www.facebook.com/sandwellcouncil Please let us know if a further response is expected or if you are having trouble responding. Licence and Open Parliament Licence at [1]www.nationalarchives.gov.uk. BBC. Established in 2008. 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. It is crucial that you keep a proper written record of any payments received as well as missed payments. Thank you for your Freedom of Information Request. 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. 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. Family & Parenting Vacation & Time Off Perks & Benefits Professional Support Family & Parenting Childcare Vouchers Employer Verified Flexible Working Employer Verified We also have a new specialist fostering scheme, take a look and see if its right for you. %PDF-1.7 Please detail any allowances that ALL foster carers can claim in addition Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Wellman Building Two of the four tower blocks on the 1960s Riddins Mound Estate in Cradley Heath were demolished in 1996. Attendance at site visits or visits to Council or other establishments The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner's Office Please detail any allowances that ALL foster carers can claim in addition to their weekly allowance, e.g., holiday allowance or mileage. Allowances are tied in to employee pay increases meaning when staff get a pay rise, basic allowances go up by the same rate automatically. Dear Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. 7. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell. Please let us know if a further response is expected or if you are having trouble responding. WhatDoTheyKnow also publishes and archives requests and responses, building a massive archive of information. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. If your tenant is receiving Housing Benefit we might be able to pay future amounts to you. Water Lane I can confirm that this will be reviewed and allocated to the appropriate In November 2013 venue was closed after the council decided that it would no longer subsidise it as an Arts Centre. [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. [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. personalised homepage. bands, NOT including any fee/reward element for foster carers. Online housing services. If your tenant is entitled to Housing Benefit, they might qualify for help with their Council Tax. information relating to Councillor allowances and position held. Housing Quality Team: Offering advice and support to private landlords on all the essential issues when you rent out your property. collections; fly tipping and pot holes. In the early years of this process, many of these properties lacked a bathroom or indoor toilet, as well as being generally unfit for human habitation, with refurbishment not deemed to be a viable option. 2. https://www.facebook.com/sandwellcouncil For information please go to For your information residents can now use their MySandwell account to log right to copy or use them other than for private study, non-commercial 3 0 obj Download collections; fly tipping and pot holes. The information which you requested is enclosed. Please quote your reference number INT1-715884303 on all future correspondence. decision. Their twice yearly e-magazine, The Bugle is a key source of information and a 'must read' for landlords. Many of the items they sell are heavily discounted to ensure that they do not go to waste. You will receive a further acknowledgement once your request has been B69 3DL, Supporting Sandwell with the cost of living. A subsequent two per cent . Espacio informativo local, con las notas mas relevantes de lo que acontece en el Municipio de Reforma, Chiapas. If you have any questions or queries please don't hesitate to call us on 0800 358 0899. For information please go to Sandwell's councillors pay themselves the most generous basic allowance of all the four Black Country boroughs at 10,600+p.a. If you want to use the documents for other For your information residents can now use their MySandwell account to log Reforma Phone number. 1,501 talking about this. Sandwell Childrens Trust HQ Unlike health and the NHS, social care has always . personal allowance, based on an amount set by the government. [7]www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell. council tax balance on MyAccounts and find "MyNearest"on their 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. 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 Midlands Pension Fund) are jointly run by the seven metropolitan boroughs of the West Midlands county. [5]www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.44 841.68] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> protected by copyright laws, which means that you do not have an automatic 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. If you need information about your tenant's claim you should talk to your tenant first. 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. Bereavement Allowance is payable if you were aged 45 or over when yourspouse /civil partner died and is payable for 52 weeks following their death. That was a legitimate question for them to ask. The Fostering Network made this Freedom of Information request to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Copyright 2023 Sandwell Conservative Federation. Please could you tell me your 2022-23 weekly allowances for former council tax balance on MyAccounts and find "MyNearest"on their 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. Please detail any allowances that ALL foster carers can claim in addition to their weekly allowance, e.g. If you are not content with the outcome of our internal review, you have many Sandwell Council requests online, including reporting missed Current and former employees report that Sandwell Council provides the following benefits. Title of request: Foster Care allowances [Figures are the 2013-2014 amounts]. Councillors allowances Check your circumstances on the calculator or contact the welfare rights team. Oldbury The amount received is reduced by 40% of a person applicable amount or 20% in certain circumstances. allocated. To arrive at the above allowances the SMBC Payroll Team process a gross figure that is subject. Visible links Carers Allowance is paid to carers who are regularly caring for 35 hours or more per week for a severely disabled person. You don't have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for. council tax balance on MyAccounts and find "MyNearest"on their 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. Cheshire service area for response. Open Parliament Licence. x/g. You can download a form to report that your tenant is vulnerable here. For the fifth year running Sandwells council tax has been frozen. (05798215). The allowance is the same for each Member and is paid in monthly instalments, in arrears, throughout the year. Sandwell is divided into 24 Wards and is represented by 72 ward councillors. Benefits and allowances Charities Children 7 people with area of practice: Children; Commercial property 2 people with area of practice: Commercial property . attached Note - movement between skill levels (progression) is dependent upon the skill . 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. Basically a list of who claims what. Budgeting Loans are paid through social fund. I write further to your request, for information regarding Foster Care David Davey made this Freedom of Information request to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (see paragraph 5.3) I. You can get child benefit if you are responsible for a child or young person and it is not means tested unless you are a higher rate taxpayer. Date of request: 22/06/2022 If we establish that benefit is being misused, we may be able to to pay benefit direct to the landlord, without the tenant's permission. [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. Wellman Building www.sandwell.gov.uk-----Original Message----- From: [FOI . [2]https://my.sandwell.gov.uk/. Your donations keep this site and others like it running. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future The allowance paid to Staying Put Carers is 170pw. View as HTML. Visible links Data protection rules limit what information we can give a landlord without the tenant's permission. One of the most controversial projects has been that of The Public, a community arts venue. For new claimants personal independent payment (PIP) has replaced disability living allowance. weekly allowance, e.g., holiday allowance or mileage. 1 0 obj collections; fly tipping and pot holes. receipt of this correspondence.