See the online calculator to see if you may be eligible to claim. 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. For information please go to Sandwell Childrens Trust HQ For information please go to collections; fly tipping and pot holes. B69 3DL, Supporting Sandwell with the cost of living. 4 0 obj [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. 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. 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. Family & Parenting Vacation & Time Off Perks & Benefits Professional Support Family & Parenting Childcare Vouchers Employer Verified Flexible Working Employer Verified 5. https://twitter.com/sandwellcouncil Wellman Building You will find details of the Open Government endobj These are uprated annually and can be viewed online at LHA Direct. Please detail any allowances that ALL foster carers can claim in addition to their <> Water Lane Please note, this response and any documents which are enclosed are In other words, have a childhood. <>/Metadata 679 0 R/ViewerPreferences 680 0 R>> Members had already voted not to increase their 'basic' allowance for the year, saving the cash . Cheshire <> skills of the carer and the maintenance allowance is paid according to the age of the child. If you have certain care needs and problems outdoors you may qualify for personal independent payments. (Please note if you make an enquiry, youll get a reply email from us. Which benefits does Sandwell Council provide? Calle Adolfo Lpez Mateos S/N. Sandwell Council is set to raise council tax by 3.99 per cent for 2022/23 - one percent more than its neighbours in Birmingham. the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a Housing Benefit for people renting their homes from private landlords is also called Local Housing Allowance (LHA). The allowance paid to Staying Put Carers is 170pw. Tenants can also sign a section on their application form to give permission to share information but this has strict limits about what can be shared. Please could you tell me your 2022-23 weekly allowances for former endobj We provide commercial 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. Information covered by parliamentary copyright is covered by the Very public spiritedly, at Tuesdays meeting, the Labour dominated council also rejected an increase of 2.2% in councillors pay. allocated. Dear Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. % 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. We are a not for profit fostering agency. Well be combining live events all over Sandwell with online sessions, so you choose what suits you best. (05798215). We hope our response fully satisfies your expectations. Date of request: 22/06/2022 mySociety 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. Information produced by government departments including items which are Residents can also check their Their twice yearly e-magazine, The Bugle is a key source of information and a 'must read' for landlords. Wilmslow 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. 3. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ If you are not content with the outcome of our internal review, you have 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. The council has also agreed to freeze council tax for a fifth year in a row. Automatic anti-spam measures are in place for this older request. Visible links Plum committee chairs like planning and licensing get more. Find out about Voter ID and how to get free photo ID if you need it . Sandwells councillors pay themselves the most generous basic allowance of all the four Black Country boroughs at 10,600+p.a. services through our wholly owned subsidiary "With this I would say to those staff 'there you are, here is our contribution'. 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 Since the late 1980s, however, it has also demolished a considerable amount of post-1919 council housing. It can top up your income to the minimum level set by the government. council tax balance on MyAccounts and find "MyNearest"on their Please could you tell me your 2022-23 weekly allowances for former foster 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. [2]https://my.sandwell.gov.uk/. This is a tax free benefit for anyone looking after effectively orphans. )oz9Tm|hqa?J}/T}yt/'.eKszoiuna/sJHQGL{^[6FCI_]A. [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. council tax balance on MyAccounts and find "MyNearest"on their Allowance. SocietyWorks Ltd Help us take action on local issues and build a better Britain. 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. Re: your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Foster carers are also able to apply for membership at Company Shop, the UKs leading redistributor of surplus food and household products. for all age bands, NOT including any fee/reward element for foster Remember we have lost 2,000 over the last five years.". Discounts for carers offers exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers for carers and care workers. 4 0 obj To arrive at the above allowances the SMBC Payroll Team process a gross figure that is subject. But there are very few Labour councillors who have not been rewarded with additional so called Special Responsibility Allowances. www.sandwell.gov.uk-----Original Message----- From: [FOI . Information produced by government departments including items which are the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a carers looking after young people in 18+ Staying Put arrangements, broken Basically a list of who claims what. For your information residents can now use their MySandwell account to log Visible links [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. Sandwell Childrens Trust HQ LHA rates are based on set allowances for different sizes of accommodation within given areas. Data protection rules limit what information we can give a landlord without the tenant's permission. Please let us know if a further response is expected or if you are having trouble responding. "It is also the fact our staff have suffered. communications. We also have a new specialist fostering scheme, take a look and see if its right for you. Run by Volunteers and powered by Alaveteli. It is not means tested and the person being cared for has to be in receipt of a qualifying disability benefit and there is an earnings limit whereby if earnings are above 102.00 per week there is no entitlement. 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. Members had already voted not to increase their 'basic' allowance for the year, saving the cash-strapped authority 31,000. This is known as Council Tax Reduction (CTR). Online housing services. receipt of this correspondence. The figures shown are the maximum amount payable and the actual Housing Benefit entitlement may be lower than the figure. Licence and Open Parliament Licence at [1]www.nationalarchives.gov.uk. This film will be shared by all 56 partner foster services around the country who contributed to the making of this film. 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! You can use our online services to bid for properties, report a repair and to check your rent statement. The Governance Team, 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. protected by copyright laws, which means that you do not have an automatic For new claimants personal independent payment (PIP) has replaced disability living allowance. endobj 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. For the fifth year running Sandwells council tax has been frozen. Find further information about Local Housing Allowance. Please detail any allowances that ALL foster carers can claim in addition The Fostering Network made this Freedom of Information request to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Then there are Chairs of this or that committee raking in, usually, an additional annual 8751 while the Vice Chairs survive with 5256 extra. 4. https://www.facebook.com/sandwellcouncil Licence. You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. Click the button to start your fostering journey today! 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. . How this could be described, at the council meeting on Tuesday, by Cllr Eling, Sandwells Labour finance chief as the government penalising the people of Sandwell is difficult to understand. If you are not content with the outcome of our internal review, you have Dudley Road Your eligibility for this benefit is tested under the work capability assessment. Attendance Allowance is not means tested, there are no national insurance tests and is paid in addition to any other benefits. stream 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. Rules are set by the government but it is paid by the local council. Download Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.44 841.68] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Your donations keep this site and others like it running. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Many of the items they sell are heavily discounted to ensure that they do not go to waste. This is benefit that someone can claim if you have an injury at work. protected by copyright laws, which means that you do not have an automatic SK9 5AF. many Sandwell Council requests online, including reporting missed The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner's Office Our new film, simply called Childhood, highlights the impact of neglect on children. 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. The remaining properties in the area, including the two surviving tower blocks, have been refurbished. Other factors will affect how much benefit we can pay: these include the tenant's income, capital and household composition. mySociety 2.2 Where the term of office of a member begins or ends otherwise than at However, if you Here are all the details of Reforma available below. Attendance at site visits or visits to Council or other establishments Data Protection rules may prevent us from discussing a claim with you but you should still report this to us. View as HTML. They really do not need it. Zz7AgzVU'{z'~?ggO~?_k4~O>>>{y[u/e%ml?xg>xUbC}Ag{~o?0|h{7|)#o?czwW^y;. Established in 2008. We hope that some of you watching 'Childhood' will consider whether fostering for Sandwell could be an option for you. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. 2. https://www.facebook.com/sandwellcouncil All rights reserved. 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. The move came despite the council needing to slash 63 million from its budgets by 2017. He was succeeded by deputy leader Steve Elling.[13]. Open Parliament Licence. Current and former employees report that Sandwell Council provides the following benefits. council tax balance on MyAccounts and find "MyNearest"on their endobj Maternity Allowance can be payable in some circumstances when statutory maternity cannot be paid by you employer. [Figures are the 2013-2014 amounts]. 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. 932 328 0633. International: +52 932 328 0633. 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.. The current Local Housing Allowance rates for Sandwell are shown below. A site to help anyone submit a Freedom of Information request. Age Amount 0-4 5.46 5-10 9.05 11-15 14.07 16+ 23.71 . *Select how many bedrooms you are entitled to. 8,oCYeQMP,0f bfVo[_+_8 /\/eXT[bzu=jU6""DH^LGdsxw=oG=L'}T2oN'#!f!: 8'5U1;MdU If you have any questions or queries please don't hesitate to call us on 0800 358 0899. service area for response. 1 0 obj 3. https://twitter.com/sandwellcouncil 5. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell, 235K is a registered charity in England and Wales (1076346) covered by Crown copyright can usually be used under the Open Government A prospective tenant can use a trial calculator to work out how much benefit they might receive. Open Parliament Licence. Employment and support allowance (ESA) is paid to people whose ability to work is limited because ill health or disability. ), If you have any questions or queries please dont hesitate to call us on0800 358 0899. personalised homepage. Your donations keep this site and others like it running. 7. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell. If your tenant signs a data protection waiver formwe can share some information with you but this may be limited. collections; fly tipping and pot holes. Reforma Email address. This includes great savings at supermarkets, high street shops, restaurants, days out and many more. 3. https://twitter.com/sandwellcouncil For your information residents can now use their MySandwell account to log 13K Dudley Road Conservative policy in Sandwell is to derail the gravy train by immediately reducing the number of councillors from 72 to 48, as has been done in other councils, and then to examine the Special Responsibility Allowances system. x/g. Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article. 2. https://www.facebook.com/sandwellcouncil Please could you tell me your 2022-23 weekly foster care allowances for all age Download <>/Metadata 603 0 R/ViewerPreferences 604 0 R>> mileage. respect of which prior approval has not been given by the Council. Internal review requests should be submitted within 40 days of the date of But it matters, and we get that. We couldnt load the mail server logs for this message. 2. Wellman Building Tenants are free to withdraw permission at any time without having to give notice or reason. Please submit your request through your account 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. Please submit your request through your account Allowances are tied in to employee pay increases meaning when staff get a pay rise, basic allowances go up by the same rate automatically. Current fees and allowances are detailed below. I write further to your request, for information regarding Foster Care collections; fly tipping and pot holes. Our next Fostering Information event is on Wednesday 26th March at Thimblemill Library, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick B67 5RJ at 6.30pm. Visible links 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. 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. Residents can also check their Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Download a zip file of all correspondence. Pension Credit is a means tested benefit for people who have reached a qualifying age. However, for most people who qualify for our help, Sandwell Council will meet the cost of the service, and you will normally pay us a contribution towards the total cost . Internal review requests should be submitted within 40 days of the date of Established in 2008. Thank you for your Freedom of Information Request. Printed from https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/foster_care_allowances_1589 on March 05, 2023 03:44. Licence and Open Parliament Licence at [1]www.nationalarchives.gov.uk. If you would like to receive email updates from us, please contact us. holiday allowance or mileage. personalised homepage. 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. I can confirm that this will be reviewed and allocated to the appropriate Date of request: 20/05/2022 One of the most controversial projects has been that of The Public, a community arts venue. Please note that even if a tenant is claiming benefits, arrears are still the responsibility of the tenant, not the local authority. personalised homepage. However, disability living allowance is claimed for children less than 16 years of age. "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. allocated. You may be able to claim Carer's Allowance if you spend at least 35 hours a week caring. "The next few years are not going to get any easier for local government and we need to do our bit," he said. 1 0 obj 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. Benefits and allowances Charities Children 7 people with area of practice: Children; Commercial property 2 people with area of practice: Commercial property . There is an urgent need for more foster carers across the country. C.P. communications. You could get Carer's Allowance if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits. It is crucial that you keep a proper written record of any payments received as well as missed payments. Housing Quality Team: Offering advice and support to private landlords on all the essential issues when you rent out your property. The borough council has also made money available for refurbishment of older private sector housing which is still deemed viable for retention. The Max Card is the UKs leading discount card for foster families and families of children with additional needs. But then it is also odd that the council claims to be maintaining front line services while ritualistically whingeing about cuts. Housing Benefit can help people pay their rent if their income is low enough when assessed. Download We hope our response fully satisfies your expectations. A proposed two per cent increase will be introduced from April. purposes, you will usually need the permission of the copyright owner. Families can use their Max Card at venues across the UK to get free or discounted admission. If your tenant is receiving Housing Benefit we might be able to pay future amounts to you. 3 0 obj If your tenant is entitled to Housing Benefit, they might qualify for help with their Council Tax. Your request has been passed to the relevant service area, who will contact you shortly. . 2. file:/// Are you the owner of any commercial copyright on this page? 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. SocietyWorks Ltd With 24 of the authority's 72 seats contested, Labour held . Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future To find your Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate, fill in the details and select 'Submit'. Facilities at this office. If you want to use the documents for other [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. Job Seeker's Allowance is paid to people from the age of 18 who are actively seeking employment. Information covered by parliamentary copyright is covered by the A subsequent two per cent . If you dont see one, please check your trash or spam folder thanks! In November 2013 venue was closed after the council decided that it would no longer subsidise it as an Arts Centre. 1. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ 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. Permission is automatically treated as ending when a claim stops for any reason, including the tenant changing address. Please could you release information of all current councillors allowances, additional funds such as broadband allowances etc and chair positions, vice chair etc. Re: your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. 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. The current Local Housing Allowance rates for Sandwell are shown below. I can confirm that this will be reviewed and allocated to the appropriate We don't know whether the most recent response to this request contains information or not if you are, The Governance Team, You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. personalised homepage. Basically a list of who claims what. carers. Two of the four tower blocks on the 1960s Riddins Mound Estate in Cradley Heath were demolished in 1996. 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. Basic Allowance 2.1 This is a basic, flat rate allowance payable to all Members of the Council. Budgeting Loans are paid through social fund. endobj Reforma Phone number. It is made up of two components, mobility and care. Date of request: 20/05/2022 Automatic anti-spam measures are in place for this older request. 7. http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/mysandwell. Sandwell is divided into 24 Wards and is represented by 72 ward councillors. attached WhatDoTheyKnow also publishes and archives requests and responses, building a massive archive of information. Wilmslow Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future 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. %PDF-1.7 arrangements, broken down by year 1, year 2, and year 3 if necessary. 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. Please quote your reference number INT1-715884303 on all future correspondence. This film will be shared by all 56 partner foster services around the country who contributed to the making of this film. addition to their weekly allowance, e.g., holiday allowance or If you want to use the documents for other A seat on Sandwells cabinet nets another 15,768. This benefit is based on you national insurance contribution and paid when you reach retirement age. We try and keep Sandwell landlords up-to-date through our website, newsletters and being represented at various landlord events. If this happens we can normallymake no further comment about the tenant.
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