Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to request the following information relating to the use of hotels for temporary accommodation:

1. Hotel Usage:
o Do you currently use any hotels (either directly or through third-party providers) for temporary accommodation purposes, such as housing homeless households or individuals?
o If yes, please list the hotel names and postcodes currently in use.

2. Rates and Payments:
o What are the typical rates paid per room or per night (or per room per month) for such accommodation?
o Please provide the average rate range or rate bands applicable for the past 12 months.

3. Opportunities to Offer Hotels:
o Can external hotel operators or accommodation providers offer rooms to the Council at lower or more competitive rates for temporary accommodation use?

4. Procurement / Contact Information:
o If yes, please provide the name, email address, and contact number of the appropriate officer or department to whom such offers or proposals should be directed (e.g., Housing, Temporary Accommodation, or Procurement)