I am writing to you to request the following information regarding priority need for housing:

1. In each of the last three years, how many applications have been made for priority housing where the applicant has stated they are at risk of;
a) domestic violence, and
2018/2019: 17
2019/2020: 35
2020/2021: 43

b) other forms of violence
2018/2019: 3
2019/2020: 8
2020/2021: 11

2. In the last three years, how many applications for priority need housing have been granted where the applicant is at risk of
a) domestic violence, and
2018/2019: 10
2019/2020: 24
2020/2021: 30

b) other forms of violence
2018/2019: 1
2019/2020: 4
2020/2021: 8

3. Of the applications granted referred to in Q2a and Q2b, how many had their homelessness successfully prevented or relieved, or were offered accommodation under the main housing duty.
a) domestic violence
2018/2019;
Prevented: 1
Relieved: 0
Full Duty: 9

2019/2020;
Prevented: 5
Relieved: 0
Full Duty: 20

2020/2021;
Prevented: 4
Relieved: 8
Full Duty: 18

b) other forms of violence
2018/2019;
Prevented: 0
Relieved: 0
Full Duty: 1

2019/2020;
Prevented: 0
Relieved: 1
Full Duty: 3

2020/2021;
Prevented: 3
Relieved: 1
Full Duty: 4

4. Whether the local authority has policy documents governing it's decision making process when an applications has been made for priority housing need on the basis that the applicant is at risk of a) domestic violence and b) other forms of violence
No, we have no separate policy other then using the Homelessness Code of Guidance and following correct legal procedures in our decision making processes.

5. If the local authority has policy documents referred to in Q4, copies of those documents.
Not applicable.