Information exchange for ATRO membersif you want to post information on this page, send an email to our enquiries address 11/2/03 Benchmarking Have any TROs been involved in "benchmarking" exercises? These involve sharing information with your counterparts in other local authorities (on a strictly confidential basis) that enable the participants to compare the services they provide, the relative efficiency, costs, quality etc of their services. Its intended as a way of identifying how well you are performing, how to improve and setting realistic goals. Most local authorities are benchmarking their services as part of the "Best Value" regime. Islington Council is proposing a benchmarking exercise for the TRO service and I am looking for (a) data on past or current benchmarking of TRO services in other authorities (which would remain anonymous/confidential) (b) other local authorities anywhere in England who are planning or would be interested in conducting a benchmarking project, to work with as partners (c) any other constructive comments on the process (!) Looking forward to hearing from you. Colin Levine Tenancy Relations Officer Islington Council Tel: 020-7527-6375 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 2/5/02 Security of Tenure for Asylum Seekers The following summary has been provided by Brighton and Hove City Council 1. All tenancies provided under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 are excluded from the PfEA 1977 provisions on the need for notice and a court order. This was achieved by introducing a new paragraph 7A to s3A of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977. It is important to note that this waives the requirements for court orders and notice, but does not remove the protection from harassment under the Act. 2. All tenancies granted by private landlords (under the IAA 1999), including RSLs are not assured tenancies. This was achieved by adding a new paragraph 12 A to schedule 1 of the Housing Act 1988 which lists tenancies which are not assured. 3. All tenancies or licences granted by local authorities are not secure tanancies or licences. This was achieved by adding a new paragraph 4A to the Housing Act 1985 Sch 1. which list tenancies which are not secure. Assuming that the asylum application is successful, there is a 14 day grace period in which s/he can apply under the homeless provisions. All the above came in effect on 01 April 00. If you want to share your experiences of dealing with Asylum Seekers and their limited security of tenure, please email ATRO and we will publish your text on this page. |
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