I would like to make a Freedom of Information request. Please could you provide the following information regarding your local authority:

1. How many of your social housing units are accessible and adaptable dwellings M4 (2) or wheelchair user dwellings M4(3) as of December 2022?
This is not something we monitor. However, we ask developers that all affordable housing units should be built in accordance with the standards requirements and latest guidance issued by Homes England and/ or the Regulator of Social Housing, meet the national space standards and conform to building regulation M4(2) (or any other applicable regulation) to ensure the provision of lifetime homes which are adaptable to varying needs. We do request homes built to M4(3) standard when we know there is a specific need or the location of the development is suitable for some of vulnerable residents.

2. How many people are on your waiting list for an accessible and adaptable dwelling M4 (2) or a wheelchair user dwelling M4(3)?
Medical A (Med A) are the urgent high priority cases. Medical B (Med B) not as urgent but in need. Stats from anyone applying for medical rehousing;

On Med A’s:
12 are wheelchair users however 7 are under offer, so that leaves 5
2 are likely in the future
6 need adaptions only

On Med B’s:
1 wheelchair user
3 need adaptions (such as stairlifts etc)

3. What is the average waiting time for tenants requiring an accessible and adaptable dwelling M4 (2) or a wheelchair user dwelling M4(3)?
We are not able to report on this. Different individuals need different requirements and solutions to there issue. Medical A (Med A) are the urgent high priority cases. Medical B (Med B) not as urgent but in need

4. If the information in questions 1 to 3 is broken down into accessible and adaptable dwelling M4(2) and wheelchair user dwellings M4 (3), please could this breakdown be provided?
We do not hold this information.

5. How many social housing units does your council have in total? (flats or houses)
The Council owns 2605 homes within the Borough.