Statistics Bulletin 2006-07 - Q2 · England South East Brighton & Hove Source: DCLG Statutory Homelessness Statistical Releases (Supplementary Tables) This chart shows the pattern

HOUSING “the well-being of the city”

Issue 9 – November 2006

In 2004 we produced our ‘fit for purpose’ Housing Strategy Update 2004-2007, outlining how our existing Housing Strategy 2001-2006: “Housing – the well-being of the city”, will be implemented and developed over the next 3 years. Our housing aims underpin the city-wide priorities contained in the 2020 Community Strategy “Creating the city of opportunities”, set by the Local Strategic Partnership. Brighton & Hove’s Housing Strategy aims are to:

• Ensure that local people have somewhere to live • Raise housing quality toward a decent home for all • Improve housing care and support • Make homes warm, energy efficient and more affordable • Strive for equal access to housing and services • Make neighbourhoods safe, attractive and sustainable • Widen housing choices for local people • Ensure good housing contributes to city regeneration and renewal • Promote health, well-being and learning through appropriate housing

solutions Ultimately, our housing vision is:

“To do all within our power to ensure all the people of Brighton & Hove have access to decent affordable housing

that enables a good quality of life.” To ensure that we meet the aims and priorities for the city, performance monitoring is carried out and reported on a regular basis. We use this key information to assist in developing services and providing resources to meet the needs of the people living in Brighton & Hove. The bulletin has also been designed to provide colleagues with performance information and statistics regarding housing needs for use in service planning, reports and publications. We hope that this information will be of use to you and also help ensure consistency in reported data. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding this bulletin, please contact us. For your convenience, a feedback form is included at the end of this document.

The information in this bulliten is collated from sources both within the council and from the DCLG. There are minor statistical anomalies between the annual, quarterly and

monthly figures reported in this bulletin due to ongoing changes in the circumstances of households making homeless applications.

Housing Strategy Team, Brighton & Hove City Council Bartholomew House, Bartholomew Square, Brighton, BN1 1JP

Tel: +44 (0)1273 293055 Fax: +44 (0)1273 293168

Housing Strategy

2004-2007

Statistical Bulletin

2006/07

Q2

(Jul – Sep)

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Homelessness Comparisons This chart looks at the number of homeless applications per 1,000 households, and compares England, the South East and Brighton & Hove. Our homelessness prevention work has ensured that for the last year, the number of people having to make homelessness applications has been less than the England average. The rate of homeless applications has decreased nationally by 31% and regionally by 33% over the past 5 quarters. In Brighton & Hove the proportion has decreased by 54% to below the national average.

Homeless Applications(per 1,000 households)

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2.0

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2005/06 - Q1 2.9 1.5 2.8

2005/06 - Q2 2.7 1.5 2.6

2005/06 - Q3 2.3 1.3 2.1

2005/06 - Q4 2.2 1.1 1.5

2006/07 - Q1 2.0 1.0 1.3

England South East Brighton & Hove

Source: DCLG Statutory Homelessness Statist ical Releases (Supplementary Tables)

A similar pattern has emerged for the number of homeless acceptances per 1,000 households. The rate of homelessness has remained higher in the city than regionally, but has remained at a similar level to national figures. Our homelessness prevention work has ensured that acceptances have remained low over the last 5 quarters.

Homeless Acceptances(per 1,000 households)

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1.0

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2005/06 - Q1 1.3 0.8 1.2

2005/06 - Q2 1.2 0.7 1.2

2005/06 - Q3 1.0 0.6 1.1

2005/06 - Q4 1.0 0.6 0.9

2006/07 - Q1 0.9 0.5 0.9


Source: DCLG Statutory Homelessness Stat ist ical Releases (Supplementary Tables)

This chart shows the pattern of homeless applications accepted over the past five quarters. The increase in the percentage of homeless applications accepted over the past 5 quarters is an expected consequence of the prevention work. Only the most severe cases are not being prevented, resulting in the need for a homelessness application. The percentage rate needs to be considered alongside the decrease in homeless applications as many cases are now resolved prior to an application being made due to intervention by the prevention team.

Percentage of Homeless Applications Accepted

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2004/05 - Q4 44.5% 51.8% 38.8%

2005/06 - Q1 44.6% 51.2% 41.7%

2005/06 - Q2 44.1% 50.1% 48.0%

2005/06 - Q3 43.0% 50.1% 49.6%

2005/06 - Q4 44.6% 51.8% 60.3%


Source: DCLG Statutory Homelessness Stat ist ical Releases (Supplementary Tables)

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Homeless Applications & Acceptances

This chart compares the number of homeless applications and acceptances per 1,000 households, and the percentage of applications accepted in England, the South East and Brighton & Hove. In Q1 2006/07 applications were below the national rate and we have continue to narrow the gap between the number of applications in the city and the South East as a whole. The high percentage of acceptances can be attributed to our housing options services, preventing homelessness in all but the most severe cases.

Homeless Applications & Acceptances 2006/07 (Q1) (per 1,000 households)

46.6%53.1%

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Percent Accepted 46.6% 53.1% 67.5%


Source: DCLG Statutory Homelessness Statist ical Releases

The chart shows the pattern of homeless decisions in Brighton & Hove over the past seven years. 2005/06 saw homless acceptances at the lowest level since 1997/98 and homeless applications decreasing to a new low level; 56% less than recorded in 2004/05. This is despite the continued accute shortage of affordable housing within the city.

Brighton & Hove Homeless Applications & Acceptances

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Homelessness Applications 3,460 3,536 3,368 2,943 2,982 2,438 1,066

Homelessness Acceptances 925 1,112 1,008 851 925 767 511

Percent Accepted 26.7% 31.4% 29.9% 28.9% 31.0% 31.5% 47.9%

1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06

Source: BHCC P1E Homelessness M onitoring Return to DCLG

This chart shows the pattern of homeless decisions in Brighton & Hove over the past 15 months. This quarter has seen 28% decreased in the number of households making homeless applications and 3% increase in households being accepted when compared to last year, Q2 2005/06. The percentage of homeless applications being accepted has steadily increased. This is an expected outcome of the city’s homeless prevention work resolving a large proportion of cases without the need of the household to make a homeless application.

Brighton & Hove Homeless Applications & Acceptances by Quarter

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Homelessness Applications 307 251 177 157 221

Homelessness Acceptances 146 124 105 106 151

Percent Accepted 47.6% 49.4% 59.3% 67.5% 68.8%

Q2 - 2005/06

Q3 - 2005/06

Q4 - 2005/06

Q1 - 2006/07

Q2 - 2006/07

Source: P1Es Homelessness M onitoring Return to DCLG

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Homeless Applications & Acceptances Monthly Trends� � � The chart shows the pattern of homelessness applications in Brighton & Hove for past 4½ years. We have continued to maintain a low level of homeless applications over the past 1¾ years and the chart clearly shows the success of the Housing Options teams in reducing homelessness with the number of homeless applications continuing to remain below the figures before the introduction of our homelessness prevention work. Also, the seasonal extremes in applications have been removed enabling a more consistent work flow.

Brighton & HoveHomelessness Applications

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Source: BHCC Online Housing M anagement System

The chart illustrates the variance of homeless acceptances in Brighton & Hove during the past 4½ years. We have continued to maintain a low level of homeless acceptances over the past 1¾ years as a result of our homelessness prevention work.

Brighton & HoveHomelessness Acceptances

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The pattern of homelessness acceptance rates in Q2 2006/07 continues to be higher than for the previous years shown in the chart. The acceptance rates should not be looked at in isolation but considered alongside the prevention work which has, during the same period, assisted 537 households to either sustain or find alternative homes without having to make a homeless application, and the reduction in homeless applications and acceptances. We expect this higher acceptance rate to become the norm as only those more serious homelessness cases can not be prevented.

Brighton & HoveHomelessness Acceptance Rate

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Reason for Homelessnes in Brighton & Hove The chart shows the reason for homeless for those households accepted in Brighton & Hove during the past 1¼ years. Eviction by parents, family and friends still remains the most common single cause of homelessness in the city. Although the figure for Domestic Violence causing homelessness is higher than the previous four quarters, it is still lower than historic figures.

Brighton & Hove

Reason for Homelessness (accepted households)

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2005/06 Q2 49 30 7 60

2005/06 Q3 47 28 7 42

2005/06 Q4 48 26 4 27

2006/07 Q1 41 25 10 30

2006/07 Q2 68 25 12 46

Eviction by parents / family / friends

Loss of private rented accommodation

Domestic Vio lence Other


The chart shows the reasons for homelessness in Q2 2006/07. Just over � of all homelessness is as a result of 3 prime causes: • 45% of all homelessness is due

to eviction by parents, family and friends

• 16.6% of all homelessness is due to loss of private rented accommodation

• 7.9% of homelessness is due to domestic violence

Brighton & Hove Reason for Homelesness Q2 2006/07

(accepted households)

Other30.5%

Required to leave NASS

accommodation0.7%

Eviction by relatives or

friends13.2%

Loss of private rented16.6%

Other reasons13.2%

Violence / harassment

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relationship w ith partner3.3%

Domesic violence7.9%

Mortgage arrears0.7%

Rent arrears - Social Housing

0.7%

Discharged from institution or care

3.3%

Eviction by parents31.8%

Source: BHCC Online Housing M anagement System & P1E Homelessness M onitoring Return to ODPM

The table below compares our figures to those reported for England from Q1 2005/06 to Q1 2006/07. Over this period we have consistently reported a higher percentage for acceptance of homeless households due to loss of private rented accommodation than nationally. This is expected as we have a relatively large private rented sector in the city. Q1 2006/7 has seen a decrease in the percentage of homeless households accepted due to eviction by parents/family/friends. The percentage of acceptances due to domestic violence has increased in Q1 2006/07 but is still less than the average for England. �

2005/06 Q1

2005/06 Q2

2005/06 Q3

2005/06 Q4

2006/07 Q1

Reason for Homelessness England Brighton

& Hove England Brighton & Hove England Brighton


& Hove

Eviction by parents / family / friends 38.3% 38.2% 38.6% 33.6% 37.7% 37.9% 38.9% 45.7% 37.2% 38.7% Loss of private rented accommodation 19.8% 24.3% 18.3% 20.5% 17.7% 22.6% 17.8% 24.8% 19.4% 23.6% Domestic violence 12.6% 11.0% 12.7% 4.8% 13.2% 5.6% 13.0% 3.8% 13.5% 9.4% Other 29.2% 26.5% 30.3% 41.1% 31.3% 33.9% 30.3% 25.7% 29.9% 28.3%

Source: DCLG Homelessness Statistical Release Table 4 & BHCC P1E Homelessness Return to DCLG�

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Reason for Priority Need in Brighton & Hove The chart shows the reasons why households were accepted as homeless and found in priority need during the last 1¼ years. Dependent children continues to be the most common reason for homelessness acceptances accounting for 42% of all homeless acceptances.. Although the number of people suffering with mental health issues becoming homeless, has increased this quarter, as a percentage of the total applications for each quarter it is still lower than the previous 4 quarters.

Brighton & Hove Reason for Priority Need (accepted households)

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2005/06 Q2 42 30 17 12 19 26

2005/06 Q3 52 18 6 17 11 20

2005/06 Q4 46 20 5 9 17 8

2006/07 Q1 38 16 10 10 7 25

2006/07 Q2 63 21 13 18 11 25

Dependent children

M ental Illness OtherPhysical disability

Pregnant Young person


The chart shows a precentage breakdown of reason for priority need of households who were accepted homeless in Q2 2006/07. Nearly half of those accepted as homeless were due to the households having dependent children or being pregnant, at 49%. Nearly 14% of those accepted were due to mental illness. 1 in 6 of those accepted were due to them being young and vulnerable, 17%. This is a decrease of 7% from last quarter.

Brighton & Hove Reason for Priority Need Q2 2006/07

(accepted households)

Domestic vio lence1.3%

Been in custody / on remand

0.9%Been in custody / on

remand0.7%

Old age0.7%

Dependent children41.7%

M ental illness or disability

13.9%

Physical disability11.9%

Young person16.6%

Pregnant7.3%

Other reasons5.3%

Other8.6%

Source: BHCC Online Housing M anagement System & P1E Homelessness M onitoring Return to DCLG

The table below compares our figures to those reported for England over the last 5 quarters. The rates of homelessness in Brighton & Hove amongst those with a mental illness remains higher than national levels. Homelessness amongst those with a physical disability remains above national levels.

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2005/06 Q3

2005/06 Q4

2006/07 Q1

Reason for Priority Need England Brighton



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Mental illness 8.1% 16.9% 7.9% 20.5% 7.9% 14.5% 7.2% 19.0% 7.7% 15.1% Dependent children 52.1% 39.7% 53.1% 28.8% 53.2% 41.9% 54.2% 43.8% 54.9% 35.8% Pregnant 12.1% 17.6% 12.0% 13.0% 11.8% 8.9% 12.4% 16.2% 11.7% 6.6% Physical disability 4.8% 8.1% 5.0% 8.2% 5.0% 13.7% 4.9% 8.6% 4.7% 9.4% Young person 8.6% 13.2% 9.2% 17.8% 9.1% 16.1% 8.7% 7.6% 8.3% 23.6% Other 14.3% 4.5% 12.8% 11.7% 13.0% 4.9% 12.6% 4.8% 12.7% 9.4%

Source: DCLG Homelessness Statistical Release Table 5 & BHCC P1E Homelessness Return to DCLG�

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Homelessness Prevention, Applications and Acceptances The Housing Options Teams provide a whole range of services from advice to households who find themselves in a housing crisis, intervening to prevent homelessness, administrating homeless applications, and undertaking assessments of any particular support needs of the household. The charts below illustrate the impact the prevention work is having on homelessness in the city. The positive affect of prevention work can be clearly seen, with 4 households during the first two quarters of 2006/07 having their homelessness prevented to every household whose homelessness could not be prevented. �

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HomelessnessApplications

2943 2982 2438 1066 378

2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07

Source: BHCC Online Housing M anagement System�

Brighton & Hove City CouncilHomelessness Applications 2006/07

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The charts below compare the prevention work against the number of households accepted as homeless. In Q2 2006/07 the prevention activity resulted that for every household accepted as homeless another household was able to either sustain their accommodation or find alternative accommodation through intervention from the Housing Options Team. In addition for every household accepted as homeless a further 2.5 households were able to resolve their housing crisis with advice from the Housing Options Team.�

Brighton & Hove City CouncilHomelessness Acceptances & Preventions

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HomelessnessAcceptances

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Preventions 2006/07

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HomelessnessAcceptances

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Households in Temporary Accommodation The chart shows the number of households in Temporary Accommodation at the end of each quarter since Q2 2005/06. Of the total number of families with children and/or pregnant women in temporary accommodation, 2% were in B&B on 30 September 2006.�� 81% of households in Private Sector leased self-cointained accommodaiton were households with dependent children and/or pregnant women.

Brighton & Hove Households in Temporary Accommodation

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Other TA (includes Annexes) 74 65 80 76 88

Private Sector Leased 317 286 288 313 315

LA & RSL TA stock 47 96 82 69 81

Bed & Breakfast 96 86 91 102 102

Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2

2005/06 2005/06 2005/06 2006/07 2006/07

Source: Online Housing M anagement System & P1E Homelessness M onitoring Return to DCLG

The chart illustrates the number of households in B&B accommodation on the last day of each quarter over the past 4¼ years. It is encouraging that we have seen a decrease in the number of households in B&B. The number of households in B&B decreased by 64% between Q1 2002/03 and Q2 2006/07. However, this quarter has seen an increase in the number of households in B&B when compared to the same period in 2005/06.

Brighton & Hove Households in B&B

(at end of quarter)

282 297270

251 240266

219 200 189 202170

129 11996 86 91 102 102

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Source: BHCC Online Housing M anagement System & P1E Homelessness M onitoring Return to ODPM

Source: BHCC Online Housing M anagement System & P1E

Homelessness M onitoring Return to DCLG

The chart shows the average length of stay for families with children or pregnant woman in B&B accommodation. From April 2004, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has set a national Best Value Performance Indicator target (BVPI 183a) that no homeless family with children, or pregnant woman, will be placed in emergency B&B accommodation for more than 6 weeks. During Q2 2006/07 we have continued to keep within the BVPI target with an average length of stay of 2.7 weeks over the period

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The chart compares the number of general stock properties and also sheltered stock by

• number advertised

• number accepted1

• percentage accepted1

• average number of bids per property The rate of acceptances this quarter has increased for one-bed and three-bed homes, remained static for four-bed but decreased for the other accommodation, with the sheltered homes rate decreasing by 11%.

Brighton & Hove Homemove

1 July 2006 - 30 September 2006

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The charts show the pattern of moves between 1 July to 30 September 2006 and the number of households on the Joint Housing Register (JHR) at 30 September 2006 by property size. At 30 September there were 9,432 households on the Joint Housing Register. In the 3 months between 1 July and 30 September, there were 168 lettings – one home for every 56 households on the register.

Brighton & HoveHouseholds on Housing Register

by Property Size Required (at 30 September 2006)

1-bed, 5797

2-bed, 2343

3-bed, 1106

4+-bed, 186

Source: Locata

Brighton & HoveLettings by Property Size

1 July 2006 to 30 September 2006

1-bed, 70

2-bed, 57

3-bed, 22

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Source: Locata

The charts show the percentage of households who have moved during the period monitored and the percentage of households on the JHR at 30 September 2006 by banding. Nearly � of all lets were to households in Band A; households identified as being in greatest need. 60% of households on the JHR are in Band C. 4% of lets were to this banding.

Brighton & HoveHousing Register by Banding

(at 30 September 2006)

Band D14%

Band A6%

Band B20%

Band C60%

Source: Locata

Brighton & HoveLettings by Banding

1 July 2006 - 30 September2006

Band C4%

Band B33%

Band A62%

Band D1%

Source: Locata

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October 2006)

No. of properties let to Band

No. of bids Average no. bids on properties

Average no. bids from households

on JHR

Band A 575 104 14,052 135.1 24.44 Band B 1,933 56 3,167 56.6 1.64 Band C 5,626 7 182 26.0 0.03 Band D 1,298 1 13 13.0 0.01

Households registered on the JHR are banded according to priority need with Band A being the highest and Band D the lowest. The table shows, by banding, how households on the JHR bid for the properties that were let from 1 July 2006 to 30 September 2006.

Source: Locata

The chart shows percentage of properties let to the households in the different Bands over the period monitored. As expected, at 62%, the highest total number of homes let was to households in Band A, followed by households in Band B, at 33%. Looking at a breakdown of lets:

• 13 of the 22 available 3-beds were let to households in Band A.

• Three out of the four 4-bed+ properties available were let to a household in Band A

• 5 of the 8 available studios were let to households in Band B

• The only let to a household in Band D was a 3-bed property.

Brighton & Hove Percentage of lets to each Property Type

1 July - 30 September 2006

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Studio 25% 63% 13% 0%

1 bed 65% 34% 2% 0%

2 bed 67% 28% 5% 0%

3 bed 59% 36% 0% 5%

4+ bed 75% 25% 0% 0%

Total 62% 33% 4% 1%

Band A Band B Band C Band D

Source: Locata

The chart shows the percentage of bids per let property by Bands. Households from Band A made the highest number of bids for each property let at 80.7% followed by households from Band B at 18.2%. 88%�of bids for 2-bed and 3-bed properties came from households in Band A. � of all the bids for the four 4-bed properties came from households in Band A and the other � was from households in Band B

Brighton & Hove Percentage of bids from each Band

1 July - 30 September 2006

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Studio 32.14% 59.64% 8.22% 0.00%

1 bed 78.37% 21.06% 0.57% 0.00%

2 bed 88.82% 10.08% 0.87% 0.22%

3 bed 85.94% 14.06% 0.00% 0.00%

4+ bed 66.12% 33.88% 0.00% 0.00%

Total 80.69% 18.19% 1.05% 0.07%

Band A Band B Band C Band D

Source: Locata

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In total 15 sheltered homes were let during the period monitored; 7 studio and 8 1-bed, with a total of 674 bids made.

• Area Ten had the highest number of sheltered homes available and the 2nd highest ratio of bids per available home

• Area Four had the highest ratio of bids per home.

• Area Three had the lowest number of bids per home

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Studio Flats

In total 8 studio flats were let and a total of 669 bids were made giving an average of 83.6 bids per available studio flat.

• A total of 143 bids were made for the 1 available studio in Area Six.

• Area Two had the lowest ratio of bids per studio with an average of 65 bids to each of the 3 available studios.



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In total 7,884 bids were made for a total of 62 available 1-bed homes giving an average of 127 bids per property.

• A total of 250 bids were made for the 1 available 1-bed in Area Eight

• Area Three had the lowest ratio of bids per property with an average of 62 bids for each of the 9 available 1-bed homes.



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City Areas

• Area One � East Brighton� � • Area Six� Hanover & Elm Grove / St. Peter's & North Laine�• Area Two� Queen's Park� � • Area Seven� Patcham / Preston Park / Stanford / Withdean�• Area Three� Moulsecoomb & Bevendean� � • Area Eight� Rottingdean Coastal / Woodingdean�• Area Four� Hollingbury & Stanmer� � • Area Nine� South & North Portslade�• Area Five� Hangleton & Knoll� � • Area Ten� Burnswick & Adelaide / Central Hove / Goldsmid / Regency / Westbourne / Wish�

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Homemove – Lettings to Social Housing (2) 2 Bed Homes

A total of 57 2-bed homes were available during the period monitored with a total of 5,820 bids made.

• Area One had the highest number of 2-bed properties available

• There were 48 bids for 1 available 2-bed property in Area Eight.

• At 30, Area Two had the lowest ratio of bids per property and Area Five, at 190, had the highest



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3 Bed Homes

In total 22 3-bed homes were available during the period monitored with a total of 2,246 bids made.

• There were a total of 246 bids for the 1 available 3-bed property in Area Five. Area Four had the lowest ratio of bids per property with 13 bids for the 1 available property.

• Area Three had the highest number of available 3-beds.



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4+ Bed Homes

In total 4 4+-bed homes (all 4-beds) became available during the period monitored, 3 in Area One and 1 in Area Five. In total there were 121 bids for these 4 properties

• The ratio of bids per property in Area One was 33 bids for the 3 homes and in Area Five 22 bids were made for the 1 available property



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City Areas

• Area One � East Brighton� � • Area Six� Hanover & Elm Grove / St. Peter's & North Laine�• Area Two� Queen's Park� � • Area Seven� Patcham / Preston Park / Stanford / Withdean�• Area Three� Moulsecoomb & Bevendean� � • Area Eight� Rottingdean Coastal / Woodingdean�• Area Four� Hollingbury & Stanmer� � • Area Nine� South & North Portslade�• Area Five� Hangleton & Knoll� � • Area Ten� Burnswick & Adelaide / Central Hove / Goldsmid / Regency / Westbourne / Wish�

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Changes in Affordable Housing The chart shows the number of empty homes brought back into use over the last 3¼ years as a result of action taken by Brighton & Hove City Council. Since 2001 we have consistently exceeded our Best Value target. Due to the allocation of extra funding from the LPSA, a new stretched target of 149 homes was introduced. This stretched target was exceeded in 2005/06. During the Q2 2006/07 a total of 29 empty properties were brought back into use. The empty property officer works alongside colleagues in development and private sector leasing to prevent properties becoming empty in addition to bringing properties back into use. Many of those brought back are used as affordable housing.

Brighton & Hove

Empty Homes Brought Back into Use

40 37 29 40

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Source: BHCC Housing Strategy Team Enabling Report

Target 123 Target 126 Target 129

Stretched target 149

This quarter has seen a decrease in the number of sales of council dwellings under Right to Buy and of those 15 dwellings sold 8 were flats. Comparing the activity with that in Q2 2005/06, there is 26% decrease in the number of applications for Right to Buy and 21% decrease in sales of council stock. Comparing the activity with that in Q2 2004/05, there is 36% decrease in the number of applications for Right to Buy and 35% decrease in sales of council stock.

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Applications Sales Sales as a % of Council Housing Stock

Source: BHCC P1B Housing M onitoring Return to DCLG

An extended Open Market Homebuy Scheme was launched this year. The chart shows the activity of keyworkers seeking housing under this scheme:

• 12 keyworkers have purchased a property

• 7 have found a property • 42% of all applicants are NHS staff

- of those 75% are nurses • 21% are police officers • 32% are teachers • 1 LA social worker has applied for

keyworker housing

Brighton & Hove Keyworker Housing

(1 April 2006 - 30 September 2006)

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In addition to the above, Keyworkers are able to buy or rent new build homes through the Keyworker New Build Homebuy.

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8 Households in Temporary Accommodation

9-10 Homemove – Current Demand and Supply for Social Housing

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13 Changes in Affordable Housing

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Housing Strategy

Team

Martin Reid Head of Strategy and

Development X3321

Andy Staniford

Housing Strategy Manager X3159

Petra Davis

Housing Policy Officer x3288

Hayley Frankham

Development Manager x2386

Rosie Brewster

Development Officer x3158

Emma Kumar / Rachel Conway

Empty Property Officer X 3297

Sue Garner-Ford

Strategy & Performance Officer x3055

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Information, Research & Administration Assistant

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Statistics Bulletin 2006-07 - Q2 · England South East Brighton & Hove Source: DCLG Statutory Homelessness Statistical Releases (Supplementary Tables) This chart shows the pattern