The Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme - Find a freedom of information request

Request

I am making a freedom of information request under the FOI Act 2000.

1.I would like to know how many applications/requests have been made for 'home checks' under the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.

a). If they are not applications or requests, how many are there which you aware you have to do?

2.How many of these have been completed?

3.How many have not passed the home check? For those that have not, can you give me some of the reasons why?

4.What are the criteria for passing the home checks? 

Decision

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1.a). As of 04/05/22 349 accommodation checks have been required in Lincolnshire

2. As of 04/05/22 281 have been completed. The remainder are booked in with visiting officers.

3. 4 have been deemed unsuitable for example due to overcrowding.

4. Please see the government guidance for councils here Homes for Ukraine: guidance for councils - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Reference number
FOI 4063217
Date request received
05/05/22
Date of decision
13/05/22