A6/2021: Housing Benefit Award Accuracy Initiative for the financial year ending March 2022
Updated 31 January 2022
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Housing Benefit Award Accuracy Initiative for the financial year ending March 2022
Guidance Manual
The information in this circular does not affect the content of the HB Guidance Manual.
Queries
Extra copies of this circular/copies of previous circulars can be found at Housing Benefit for local authorities: adjudication circulars.
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Introduction
1. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) would like to continue working with local authorities (LAs) to tackle fraud and error through the Housing Benefit Award Accuracy (HBAA) Initiative from 6 April 2021 onwards and has secured funding of approximately £12 million for the financial year ending (FYE) March 2022.
2. This circular sets out all of the details of the HBAA Initiative for FYE 2022, including funding allocations. The funding is designed to support LAs undertaking the prescribed activities to proactively identify unreported changes and make sure the right amount of benefit is paid to the right person at the right time.
3. In consultation with LA representatives on the Practitioners’ Operational Group (POG), the Local Authority-Partnership, Engagement and Delivery (LA-PED) division has agreed that, in light of the additional pressures brought about by the pandemic, participation in the HBAA Initiative for FYE 2022 will remain optional, rather than mandatory as was previously advised.
4. However, DWP will continue to monitor the impact of the pandemic on LAs during the course of FYE 2022 with a view to mandating the Initiative at some future point. This will be subject to further consultation with POG. Any decision to mandate the Initiative will be communicated to LAs with ample notice and will not occur before October 2021.
Background
5. LAs were advised in March 2020 about the launch of the new HBAA Initiative with effect from April 2020 via circular HB A5/2020. However shortly after, following consultation with POG and the LA Welfare Steering Group, LA-PED made the decision to pause the Initiative in response to the pandemic.
6. We then wrote to LA Revenues and Benefits managers and Chief Finance Officers on 4 August 2020 about relaunching the HBAA Initiative from 5 October 2020 and invited LAs to confirm their participation by 18 September 2020. (see A9/2020)
7. A further 2 start dates were also offered to LAs of 2 November 2020 and 30 November 2020.
8. The HBAA Initiative was successfully relaunched and, despite the pandemic, 266 LAs opted to take part for the remainder of FYE 2021.
HBAA Initiative funding FYE 2022
9. A launch letter for FYE 2022 (see Annex A) was sent to all LAs on 19 February 2021, providing details of DWP’s plans to continue focusing on improving award accuracy for HB with effect from 6 April 2021.
10. LAs that confirm participation in the FYE 2022 will receive additional funding to enable them to undertake the following activities:
- HB Full Case Reviews (FCRs)
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HB Matching Service (HBMS) referrals, including:
- Self-employed Earnings Reviews (SERs)
- the correct recording of cases and the return of management information (MI) to DWP, including:
- the correct recording of case outcomes on LA IT systems to inform Single Housing Benefit Extract (SHBE)
- the return of clerical MI to DWP for HBMS case outcomes
11. The frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Initiative have been shared with LAs and is available on Glasscubes.
12. Funding for FYE 2022 was secured in the 2020 Spending Review. DWP has assured HM Treasury the funding will be used to pay for additional staff or to backfill for existing staff.
Volumes and maximum funding amounts payable to each participating LA
13. The maximum funding amounts and volumes payable to each LA participating from 6 April 2021 were sent directly to LAs on 19 February 2021 and 25 February 2021 respectively (see Annex B).
14. Two deferred start dates of 5 July 2021 and 4 October 2021 have also been made available to LAs. LAs were asked to confirm their intentions by 23 March 2021. For LAs choosing to defer their start dates, funding will be apportioned on a pro rata basis. For example, if an LA decides to opt in from 4 October 2021, the LA will be awarded 50% funding for FYE 2022.
15. LAs who confirm their participation will be expected to carry out as many of the HBMS referrals and FCRs received as possible. Volumes will be apportioned accordingly for LAs deferring their start dates.
Summary of key points
16. The key points to support HB Award Accuracy are:
- LAs were asked to confirm their intentions to participate in the HBAA Initiative for FYE 2022 by 23 March 2021 (see Annex A for further details)
- funding will be paid by the end of April 2021 in one instalment as a grant to each LA participating from 6 April
- the requirement to undertake the activities takes effect from 6 April 2021 (or on 5 July 2021 or 4 October 2021 if LAs choose to start later) – funding for deferred dates will be paid on or around 5 July 2021 and 4 October 2021 respectively, payment dates will be confirmed nearer the time
- participating LAs need to ensure the correct recording and prompt return of MI to DWP
Definition of activities
FCR – definition
17. An FCR requires the LA to look at and consider all the current claim details and evidence associated with the claim, as well as any other fresher information or evidence they can source, in order for the weekly HB award to be reviewed.
18. We are not prescribing how LAs undertake these reviews. The key elements are that LAs should:
- review and validate whether the current information associated with the claim remains correct
- seek evidence from the claimant where it is possible to do so over the phone, or digitally, in accordance with their review processes
- use data available to them digitally, where appropriate, and again in accordance with their review processes
- identify any changes of circumstances and recalculate a claimant’s HB award accordingly
Targeted FCRs
19. From 6 April 2021, participating LAs will need to undertake FCRs on their share of the top 400,000 HB cases identified nationally by the HBAA risk score (please see an example copy of the Indicator letter at Annex C). You can also find FAQs on the Indicator on Glasscubes. LAs should review cases identified by this risk score rather than any other risk indicators the LA may have used in the past. The number of high risk cases in your LA and how you can identify them is shown in subsequent parts of this circular (paragraphs 22 to 29).
20. The risk model predicts the probability of a HB case having a change of circumstance. In 2019 a pilot was undertaken with 16 LAs that conducted FCRs on high and medium risk cases.
21. The pilot demonstrated a significant volume and value of unreported changes identified when LAs conduct FCRs. 64% of high risk cases reviewed resulted in a change to HB entitlement compared to 22% for medium risk cases. This demonstrates that the risk model is a good predictor of the likelihood that a case has an unreported change of circumstances and that LAs will get the greatest return on investment by reviewing the high risk cases.
Data description
22. In January 2020 the ‘Risk Based’ caseload data LAs historically received with their HBMS referrals was decommissioned, whilst a new methodology was developed and tested.
23. From September/October 2020, all LAs, whether participating or not, began to receive their new monthly Caseload Risk Data, providing a risk score along with their HBMS files. Each case in the Caseload Risk Data is ranked from high to low for each HB claim in their live caseload, based on the latest SHBE return.
24. The top 400,000 cases attracting the highest risk scores are identified separately at a national level, apportioned and then marked accordingly within each LA’s monthly data.
25. This is sent to LAs as a separate file and forms part of the HBMS package that is issued each month.
26. Participating LAs are asked to undertake an FCR for their share of the cases with the highest risk score (or proportionally fewer, if they choose to go live on one of the two alternative start dates). Where the LA has already undertaken an FCR within the previous 12 months the LA will need to determine the value of undertaking a further review on a case by case basis. If LAs choose not to review the case again they should move onto the next case with the highest risk score.
27. Where volumes of separately identified high risk cases are lower than expected (in other words, based on the resource funded to undertake FCR activity) then the LA should consider undertaking additional FCRs based on the next highest risk score within the Caseload Risk Data.
28. The Caseload Risk Data will be refreshed monthly. LAs are likely to see fluctuations in those cases marked as high risk due to a number of factors, such as changes in the live caseload, changes to HB claimants’ circumstances or seasonal factors built into the DWP risk model, which allocates the risk score.
29. Do note that LAs are not expected to action all cases marked as a high risk score within the month the data is received. FCR case volumes should be scheduled to be conducted over the remainder of the operational year (end of March 2022). Refreshed data will see changes each month to the volumes communicated. LAs are expected to conduct a minimum number of FCRs based on a ‘mean average’ of cases over a twelve-month period (or nine/six months if they choose to go live on one of the two alternative launch dates).
Data delivery
30. LAs will recognise the Caseload Risk Data through the following file name AOBWR627_LAID_RISK.csv.
31. LAs will be expected to identify volumes of cases from the file each month and upload into their IT Systems to commence FCR intervention activity. LA IT supplier guidance is available to support LAs in the uploading of cases in a format acceptable to your IT System.
32. The first download of data (HBMS File) in scope of FYE 2022 activities was issued to LAs between the week commencing 8 March 2021 and the week commencing 29 March 2021 (weeks 1 to 4 of HBMS data sharing cycle).
33. The final download of data in scope of FYE 2022 activities will be issued to LAs between week commencing 7 February 2022 to week commencing 28 February 2022 (weeks 1 to 4 of HBMS data sharing cycle).
34. This will constitute 12 monthly downloads of data and will form the baseline referral volumes against which FCR activity will be monitored. The first download of data (HBMS File) in scope will be adjusted as follows where LAs opt for a later start date:
- 5 July 2021 – issued between week commencing 7 June to 28 June 2021
- 4 October 2021 – issued between week commencing 6 September to 27 September 2021
Management information (MI)
35. LA activity associated with FCRs undertaken will be monitored by DWP via SHBE. Specifically, we will be extracting data from the Fraud and Error detection activities, Change and Error Records.
36. We have also introduced functionality to enable the capture of HBMS MI via SHBE, and will be assessing LA compliance in recording HBMS/SER accurately on their IT Systems during FYE 2022. This in turn will inform a future decision on when to decommission the current clerical process.
37. A list of the actual SHBE fields DWP will be monitoring is included below:
Fraud and Error (F&E) detection activities record:
| Field 171 | Date Fraud activity initiated |
|---|---|
| Field 173 | Record as Code 1 = High risk score referral from HBMS (Used for HBAA Full Case Reviews informed by Risk data) |
| Field 174 | ‘Y’ Full review |
| Field 175 | Date Fraud and Error detection activity completed |
| Field 176 | Outcome |
| Field 320 | Unique T-record identifier |
Change record:
| Field 50 | Weekly HB entitlement before change |
|---|---|
| Field 248 | New weekly HB entitlement after the change |
| Field 251 | Date LA first notified of change in claim details |
| Field 253 | Date change of details are effective from |
| Field 254 | How was the change identified - Record as Code 21 = Full Case Review (Used for HBAA Full Case Reviews informed by Risk data – this is a new option on the LA IT ‘front end’ drop down menu). |
| Field 255 | Date supersession decision was made on the HB claim |
| Field 320 | Unique T-record identifier |
Error record:
| Field 264 | Weekly Housing Benefit underpayment |
|---|---|
| Field 265 | Total Housing Benefit underpayment |
| Field 320 | Unique T-record identifier |
| Field 337 | Total Housing Benefit overpayment |
| Field 338 | Weekly Housing Benefit overpayment |
| Field 339 | Start date of payment error period |
| Field 340 | End date of payment error period |
| Field 341 | What was the cause of the overpayment |
38. It is imperative that LAs are compliant with their IT supplier guidance in recording information both fully and accurately on the front end IT Systems for activity relating to:
- Fraud and Error detection
- change
- error
39. These data fields will feed the SHBE fields against which DWP will extract MI as detailed above.
40. It is essential that LAs put processes in place to ensure compliance in the accurate recording of FCR information on front end IT Systems, which in turn is captured via SHBE to inform DWP MI reports. Failure to comply will impact both LA’s and DWP’s ability to effectively monitor performance and result in potentially unproductive engagement with your LA by DWP’s Performance Development Team (PDT).
41. LAs should engage with their LA IT supplier where they have any queries about their LA IT supplier guidance to make sure they are recording all required MI correctly.
42. Specifically, LAs should ensure that FCR ‘Reason for Fraud and Error Detection Activity’ is captured as ‘Code 1 – High risk score referral from HBMS’ (SHBE Field 173) and record the intervention as a ‘Y’ Full Review (SHBE Field 174) rather than a partial review.
43. LAs must not use ‘Code 1 = High risk score referral from HBMS’ to identify the setting up of any other fraud detection activity, not directly attributed with the new Caseload Risk Data. This is to avoid the corruption of data extracted by DWP from SHBE to monitor LA performance.
44. Similarly, when recording the source of a change in circumstances (Field 254) LAs should identify via Code 21 Full Case Review. This is a new option on the drop down menu and supersedes the setting of Code 8 LA Intervention Review.
45. The SHBE timetable of returns for FYE 2022 is provided at Annex D.
HBMS referrals, including SERs
Data description
46. LAs already receive HBMS referrals on a monthly basis. All HBMS referrals issued to participating LAs will need to be actioned. In addition to the self-assessment income business rules, there are 21 rules in total. A list of those rules can be found at Annex E. Additional information on the rules can also be found by accessing the HBMS Rules Guide, which is available on Glasscubes.
HBMS SERs
47. In 2019, following a successful pilot, DWP supported a review of self-employed cases where the HB claimants and/or their partners declared earnings had remained unchanged for over 12 months. 365 LAs opted-in to review 72,000 self-employed cases.
48. The SERs demonstrated a significant volume and value of unreported changes identified and 75% of the case reviews resulted in a change in HB entitlement.
Data description
49. The self-employment data consists of four HBMS business rules, as follows:
- HBSA002: a separate business rule which identifies non declared self- employed earnings under £10,000
- HBSA003: highlighting potential discrepancies between earnings declared by the HB claimant/partner to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and LA IT Systems (potential underpayments)
- HBSA004: highlighting potential discrepancies between earnings declared by the HB claimant/partner to HMRC and LA IT Systems (potential overpayments)
- HBHB405: a rule that replicates the self-employment review data issued to LAs in FYE 2019, identifying where no change has been made to self-employed earnings notified to the LA within the last 12 months. This was re-launched week commencing 7 September 2020
50. It should be noted that cases of non-declared earnings that exceed £10,000 are identified and submitted direct to DWP Fraud Investigations for considered action. LAs do not receive these referrals.
51. During FYE 2022 HBSA002, HBSA003 and HBSA004 rules will be updated to match data against the tax year 2019 to 2020. Details of when this change will be made will be notified to LAs via the LA Welfare Direct bulletin.
Data delivery
52. During FYE 2022, each LA will continue to receive the HBMS referrals (including SERs) as part of their monthly HBMS suite of rules.
53. The first download of data in scope of FYE 2022 activities was issued to LAs between week commencing 8 March 2021 (Week 1 of HBMS data sharing cycle) to week commencing 29 March 2021 (Week 4 of HBMS data sharing cycle).
54. The final download of data in scope for FYE 2022 activities will be issued to LAs between week commencing 7 February 2022 (Week 1 of HBMS data sharing cycle) and week commencing 22 February 2022 (Week 4 of HBMS data sharing cycle).
55. This will constitute 12 monthly downloads of data and will form the baseline referral volumes against which HBMS activity will be monitored. The first download of data (HBMS File) in scope will be adjusted as follows where LAs opt for a later start date:
- 5 July – issued between week commencing 7 June to 28 June 2021
- 4 October – issued between week commencing 6 September to 27 September 2021
MI
56. MI on HBMS rules activity is gathered via LAs completing and returning the clerical HBMS MI return (Excel file) which is provided with each HBMS file download.
57. Despite the introduction of functionality to enable LAs to capture HBMS MI via SHBE, LAs must continue to submit HBMS clerical MI returns, whilst DWP monitors the quality of MI captured via SHBE during FYE 2022, with a view to decommissioning the clerical process at a future date.
58. It is therefore essential that LAs record HBMS (including SER) rule activity both fully and accurately, for fraud and error detection, change and error on their front end IT Systems in line with IT Supplier Guidance.
59. The MI collected will mirror those SHBE fields detailed in para 37 for FCRs. However, to distinguish HBMS/SER intervention activity, from FCR intervention activity, LAs should ensure that:
- the ‘Reason for Fraud and Error Detection Activity’ is captured as ‘Code 2 – HBMS Data Match Referral’ (SHBE Field 173)
- when recording the source of a change in circumstances (SHBE Field 254) LAs should identify via Code 20 HBMS
60. Code 20 is a new option on the LA IT front end drop down menu.
61. There are also additional HBMS MI Fraud Intervention requirements supported and captured by front end IT Systems, which populate the following SHBE Fields:
62. Fraud and Error detection activities record:
- Field 316 – If activity resolves an HBMS referral provide the RMS number
- Field 317 – HBMS Rule ID
- Field 318 – Date of HBMS Match
- Field 319 – If resolution of HBMS referral does not result in a financial adjustment, please indicate the reason why
63. Again it is essential that LAs familiarise themselves with ‘front end’ IT fields that require completion, to ensure this information is correctly recorded and captured for reporting purposes.
64. A key aspect of the initiative linked to receipt of funding is that LAs comply with the correct recording of cases and the return of MI to DWP.
65. LAs should refer to the HBMS Rules Guide available on Glasscubes, which has been revised to better support the accurate completion and submission of HBMS MI Spreadsheet returns.
Completion and return of clerical MI
66. At present many LAs are non-compliant with the completion and return of the clerical excel HBMS MI spreadsheets to DWP. It is essential that LAs put processes in place to complete and return the clerical excel HBMS MI spreadsheet to DWP. Failure to comply will impact both LA’s and DWP’s ability to effectively monitor performance and result in potentially unproductive engagement.
67. DWP has put in place procedures to identify those LAs who are non-compliant, to inform conversations between LA-PED and the relevant LAs.
68. Annex F provides a copy of the monthly clerical HBMS MI return dates for FYE 2022, which are aligned with the SHBE timetable of returns. Returns should be submitted to hbms@dwp.gov.uk
69. LAs will need to submit a clerical HBMS MI return each month detailing the latest activity undertaken on referrals in scope of the initiative. The return may constitute resending the same spreadsheet a number of times until such time all referrals have reached a final outcome.
70. It is not acceptable for LAs to stockpile clerical HBMS MI returns until all cases have reached an outcome stage, prior to submitting the return to DWP, as such time lags will provide an inaccurate picture of activity undertaken by the LA. However, LAs can submit the same clerical spreadsheet without removing previous entries as DWP systems can identify duplicates.
71. LAs will need to put their own processes in place to clerically build an overview of their ‘in year’ performance utilising the clerical HBMS MI spreadsheets. The figures should be consistent with DWP’s data which is directly derived from the returned clerical HBMS MI spreadsheets.
HBAA Initiative funding allocations methodology and estimated volumes
FCR allocation methodology
72. There will be around 400,000 FCRs conducted over an annual period, nationwide. DWP has secured funding on this basis, using a unit cost of £21.43 per review. Each LA has been allocated funding based on the average number of their caseload that appears in the top 400,000 cases nationally in the period January to December 2020.
FCR volumes and funding
73. Funding was calculated for each LA separately and is based on an expected volume of FCRs. These can be scheduled throughout the financial year, however, it is expected that they should be as evenly spread as possible throughout the year.
FCR unit cost calculations
74. The unit cost of £21.43 is based on an FCR taking 57 minutes. This average was derived from the FCR pilot involving 16 LAs. LAs taking part reported an average duration of 24 minutes as the time taken to conduct a FCR. However, there was a lot of variation depending on the complexity of the case. We consulted with a number of LAs and agreed to increase the unit cost to £21.43 (57 minutes) to account for complex cases and the cost of HB debt collection, appeals and any supporting clerical administration.
75. The risk model used to calculate the risk associated with a HB case has a seasonal element and as such there will be some months when you have a much higher or lower number of cases in the top 400,000. We encourage LAs to spread the full case review work over the course of the year and not allow cases to build up towards the end of the year.
HBMS referrals allocation methodology
76. The total funding for completion of all HBMS referrals (not including SERs – see below for separate detail) was determined by calculating the cost of actioning all referrals issued in FYE 2019 and adjusting this using forecasts for FYE 2022.
77. The funding allocation for each LA has been determined by calculating the percentage of the national caseload their caseload accounts for (as at October 2020) and applying this percentage to the total funding pot.
78. It has been calculated on this basis so that those LAs who already manage the accuracy of their HB caseload are not losing out.
HBMS volumes
79. There are a number of factors that impact the volume of HBMS referrals, including reducing HB caseload volumes, and the potential introduction of new HBMS rules later in FYE 2022. It is therefore assumed that the combination of these factors will result in the volume of HBMS referrals you are required to process to remain roughly the same as 2020.
HBMS unit cost calculations
80. The unit cost used to calculate the total funding allocation was £13.26. This is based on 35 minutes per referral. It is slightly more than the standard change of circumstances unit cost of £10.58, to reflect the additional time required to process complex HBMS referrals and any supporting clerical administration.
SER allocation methodology and funding
81. As opposed to the other HBMS referrals, the total funding for the SERs was based on the forecasted self-employed caseload for April 2021, using a unit cost per review of £31.16.
82. The funding allocation for each LA has been determined by calculating the percentage of the national self-employed caseload that their self-employed caseload accounts for (as at October 2020) and applying this percentage to the total funding pot.
83. It has been calculated on this basis so that those LAs who are already proactive in reviewing their self-employed caseload do not lose out.
SER volumes
84. The volume of SER referrals is expected to reduce throughout FYE 2022 as cases move to Universal Credit or have a change of circumstances.
85. If an LA believes that the volume of SER referrals (Annex B) is not an accurate reflection of the volume of self-employed cases for their authority, they will need to ensure that all self-employed cases are accurately recorded on their HB IT system and ultimately SHBE, so that funding can be more accurately allocated in future years.
86. The total funding allocation is lower than that issued in 2020 as it is based on the forecasted self-employed caseload for FYE 2022.
87. The unit cost of £31.16 is based on a review length of 82 minutes. This is the same amount as previously provided for the SER in 2019 and includes an element for overpayment recovery action and accounts for the complexity of the work and any supporting clerical administration.
Other Fraud and Error activities
88.Other business as usual Fraud and Error activity should continue as normal.
Annex A
Copy of HBAA Initiative launch letter 2021 to 2022
From: Clare Elliott
Head of Local Authority Partnership, Engagement and Delivery (LA-PED) division
Date: 19 February 2021
To: Revenues and Benefits Managers Chief Finance Officers
Dear colleagues
Launch of the Housing Benefit Award Accuracy Initiative for 2021 to 2022
The Housing Benefit Award Accuracy (HBAA) Initiative for the remainder of 2020 to 2021 was successfully relaunched from October 2020 with 266 local authorities (LAs) opting to take part, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) would now like to continue working with LAs to improve the accuracy of Housing Benefit (HB) awards in 2021 to 2022.
I can now confirm that HM Treasury has agreed funding of £12 million for 2021 to 2022. We have consulted with LA representatives on the Practitioners’ Operational Group (POG) and it has been agreed that, in light of the additional pressures brought about by the pandemic, participation in the HBAA Initiative for 2021 to 2022 will remain optional for LAs, rather than mandatory as previously advised.
For those LAs that confirm participation in 2021 to 2022, DWP will provide the additional funding to enable LAs to undertake the following activities:
- HB Full Case Reviews (FCRs)
- Housing Benefit Matching Service (HBMS) referrals, including:
- Self-Employed Earnings Reviews (SERs)
- the correct recording of case information on LA IT systems and clerical management information (MI) returns to DWP
Guidance regarding the HBAA Initiative can be found in circular HB A9/2020. We also intend to share some frequently asked questions on Glasscubes shortly.
High level summary
- HBAA Initiative for 2021 to 2022 will launch from 6 April 2021, with continued optional LA participation (regardless of your participation in 2020 to 2021)
- should you wish to participate but want to delay until after April 2021 there will be a further two deferred start dates available; 5 July 2021 and 4 October 2021
- all LAs are asked to confirm their intentions by 23 March 2021
- LAs who choose not to participate will not receive any funding
- LAs that choose to defer their start date will receive pro rata funding for the part-year that they sign-up for
- an all LA conference call will be held at 11am on 2 March 2021 (see details provided further on in this letter), providing LAs with the opportunity to ask questions and obtain clarification before deciding whether to participate
Funding for 2021 to 2022
Funding was secured in the 2020 Spending Review for the year 2021 to 2022. DWP has assured HM Treasury that the funding will be used to pay for additional staff or to backfill for existing staff.
The maximum funding amount payable to each LA is enclosed at Annex B. Please note that for LAs choosing to defer their start dates, funding will be apportioned on a pro rata basis. For example, if you decide to opt in from 4 October 2021, you will be awarded 50% funding for 2021 to 2022.
LAs who confirm their participation will be expected to carry out as many of the HBMS referrals and FCRs received as possible. Volumes will be apportioned accordingly for LAs choosing to defer their start dates.
We propose to monitor COVID-19 pandemic developments during the course of 2021 to 2022 with a view to mandating the Initiative at some future point. However, this would be subject to further consultation with POG. Any decision to mandate the Initiative will be communicated to LAs with ample notice and will not occur before October 2021.
Further details regarding the timetable for 2021 to 2022 are included at Annex A (of the launch letter).
Why LAs should participate in the 2021 to 2022 Initiative
- leaving errors in the HB caseload for longer generates larger HB overpayments for claimants to pay back and for LAs to recover. LAs that have suspended HB debt recovery due to the pandemic should still consider participating in the scheme. This is because it helps claimants if the HB error is found early, even where the recovery of the overpayment is suspended, rather than allowing the HB debt to build up over time, leaving the claimant with a larger debt to repay
- DWP might mandate the HBAA Initiative at some point in the future (no earlier than October 2021), so participating in the Initiative now will give your LA the opportunity to learn lessons and prepare for when this might happen
- the additional funding will allow your LA to retain resources and improve the accuracy of HB awards
Performance monitoring
For those LAs that confirm their participation, LA-PED’s Performance Development Team (PDT) will receive performance information on the Initiative’s activities. PDT will monitor this information as it comes through and engage directly with LAs where performance does not appear to be in line with funding expectations.
PDT’s Performance Relationship Managers continue to undertake their routine regular calls with HB service managers within each LA. Please use this opportunity to discuss the HBAA Initiative or any issues you may have about the delivery of your HB service.
As with all PDT performance engagement activity, evidence of exceptional circumstances will be considered if performance is below expectations.
Many of you will also be aware that we offer a free professional consultancy support. So, if you wish to work ‘virtually’ with us on this, or any aspect of HB service delivery issue, we are happy to assign someone to provide this support. You can contact PDT at lawelfare.pdt@dwp.gov.uk
LAs can monitor their own performance by using:
- HBMS clerical MI returns regarding HBMS referrals, and/or
- data extraction from SHBE (Single Housing Benefit Extract) for FCRs
To support performance monitoring, it is important that LAs who receive 2021 to 2022 HBAA Initiative funding fully and accurately record information in line with guidance on their:
- IT systems to enable capture of MI via SHBE for FCRs
- HBMS clerical MI spreadsheets for SERs and HBMS
Recovery of funds
Ultimately, after working with an LA over a period of time to support performance improvement, we may have to seek the recovery of some or all of the funding where improvement has not been realised. This will only be considered by exception and in consultation with the LA concerned.
All LA conference call
We will be hosting an ‘All LA conference call’ to support the re-launch of the HBAA Initiative on 2 March 2021 from 11am to 12:00 noon. The dial in details are:
- dial in number: xxxxxx
- conference PIN: xxxxxx
A replay facility will be available for 31 days following the call:
- replay dial in number: xxxxxx
- replay PIN: xxxxxx
Next steps for LAs
All LAs should confirm their chosen intention by completing and returning the template at Annex C (of the launch letter) by 23 March 2021, using the options provided below:
- I commit to starting on 6 April 2021.
- Without commitment, I intend to start on 5 July 2021 and will confirm this, or otherwise, by 21 June 2021.
- Without commitment, I intend to start on 4 October 2021 and will confirm this, or otherwise, by 20 September 2021.
- Without commitment, I intend to opt out in 2021 to 2022 and will confirm this, or otherwise, by 20 September 2021.
In the meantime, if you have any questions you can email lawelfare.frauderrordebt@dwp.gov.uk
Yours faithfully
Clare Elliott
Head of LA-PED
Annex B
HBAA Activity Volumes and Funding for 2021 to 2022 if commencement is from 6 April 2021 (Pro-rata if opting in for 5 July 2021 or 4 October 2021)
| Local Authority | FCRS Volumes | SE Volumes | HBMS volumes | Maximum Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen City Council | 920 | 84 | 221 | £25,260 |
| Aberdeenshire Council | 467 | 53 | 146 | £13,599 |
| Adur District Council | 317 | 71 | 51 | £9,665 |
| Allerdale Borough Council | 266 | 29 | 79 | £7,656 |
| Amber Valley Borough Council | 535 | 71 | 103 | £15,022 |
| Angus Council | 280 | 44 | 102 | £8,719 |
| Argyll and Bute Council | 235 | 43 | 102 | £7,736 |
| Arun District Council | 821 | 137 | 127 | £23,538 |
| Ashfield District Council | 509 | 66 | 147 | £14,929 |
| Ashford Borough Council | 538 | 105 | 98 | £16,115 |
| Babergh District Council | 266 | 62 | 54 | £8,356 |
| Barnsley Borough Council | 857 | 100 | 256 | £24,860 |
| Barrow Borough Council | 234 | 29 | 67 | £6,812 |
| Basildon District Council | 1084 | 107 | 161 | £28,703 |
| Basingstoke and Deane District Council | 932 | 116 | 144 | £25,499 |
| Bassetlaw District Council | 312 | 33 | 90 | £8,913 |
| Bath and North East Somerset Council | 670 | 140 | 110 | £20,180 |
| Bedford Borough Council | 1044 | 176 | 130 | £29,575 |
| Birmingham City Council | 20584 | 2279 | 1676 | £534,363 |
| Blaby District Council | 272 | 51 | 46 | £8,010 |
| Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council | 838 | 153 | 153 | £24,739 |
| Blackpool Borough Council | 1165 | 150 | 237 | £32,791 |
| Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council | 254 | 22 | 100 | £7,438 |
| Bolsover District Council | 218 | 27 | 76 | £6,513 |
| Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council | 1752 | 267 | 336 | £50,325 |
| Borough of Redditch | 337 | 45 | 89 | £9,798 |
| Boston Borough Council | 455 | 50 | 71 | £12,243 |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | 2392 | 473 | 409 | £71,416 |
| Bracknell Forest Borough Council | 620 | 71 | 75 | £16,503 |
| Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council | 3398 | 569 | 514 | £97,369 |
| Braintree District Council | 647 | 90 | 134 | £18,428 |
| Breckland District Council | 599 | 108 | 104 | £17,572 |
| Brentwood District Council | 163 | 42 | 34 | £5,266 |
| Bridgend County Borough Council | 733 | 51 | 147 | £19,237 |
| Brighton and Hove Council | 2309 | 670 | 347 | £74,969 |
| Bristol City Council | 3422 | 606 | 510 | £98,999 |
| Broadland District Council | 413 | 110 | 74 | £13,239 |
| Bromsgrove District Council | 300 | 37 | 61 | £8,375 |
| Broxbourne Borough Council | 727 | 102 | 79 | £19,806 |
| Broxtowe Council | 342 | 52 | 102 | £10,304 |
| Buckinghamshire Council | 2622 | 566 | 329 | £78,177 |
| Burnley Borough Council | 483 | 93 | 100 | £14,567 |
| Bury Metropolitan Borough Council | 809 | 177 | 217 | £25,719 |
| Caerphilly County Borough Council | 734 | 59 | 243 | £20,785 |
| Calderdale Borough Council | 925 | 209 | 180 | £28,719 |
| Cambridge City Council | 618 | 78 | 106 | £17,077 |
| Cannock Chase District Council | 387 | 41 | 105 | £10,954 |
| Canterbury City Council | 781 | 134 | 157 | £22,977 |
| Cardiff City Council | 2691 | 356 | 392 | £73,952 |
| Carmarthenshire County Council | 678 | 144 | 183 | £21,460 |
| Castle Point District Council | 424 | 61 | 66 | £11,869 |
| Central Bedfordshire | 1184 | 212 | 221 | £34,924 |
| Ceredigion Council | 300 | 116 | 64 | £10,899 |
| Charnwood Borough Council | 674 | 63 | 107 | £17,825 |
| Chelmsford Borough Council | 922 | 114 | 145 | £25,246 |
| Cheltenham Borough Council | 494 | 95 | 106 | £14,940 |
| Cherwell District Council | 710 | 115 | 96 | £20,078 |
| Cheshire East Council | 1148 | 161 | 224 | £32,583 |
| Cheshire West and Chester Council | 1179 | 168 | 267 | £34,057 |
| Chesterfield Borough Council | 461 | 85 | 119 | £14,116 |
| Chichester District Council | 570 | 148 | 89 | £17,997 |
| Chorley Borough Council | 422 | 37 | 86 | £11,324 |
| City of Carlisle District Council | 405 | 39 | 94 | £11,139 |
| City of Edinburgh Council | 3819 | 478 | 541 | £103,901 |
| City of Glasgow | 6372 | 553 | 1522 | £173,955 |
| City of Lincoln Council | 630 | 59 | 107 | £16,753 |
| City of London | 62 | 14 | 13 | £1,942 |
| City of Westminster | 3432 | 587 | 416 | £97,337 |
| City of York Council | 649 | 87 | 116 | £18,157 |
| Clackmannanshire Council | 220 | 15 | 61 | £5,989 |
| Colchester Borough Council | 1176 | 165 | 165 | £32,539 |
| Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar Council | 71 | 8 | 20 | £2,039 |
| Conwy County Borough Council | 629 | 80 | 131 | £17,726 |
| Copeland Borough Council | 238 | 22 | 65 | £6,637 |
| Cornwall Council | 3313 | 787 | 662 | £104,279 |
| Cotswold District Council | 241 | 49 | 51 | £7,365 |
| Coventry City Council | 2971 | 425 | 359 | £81,663 |
| Craven District Council | 110 | 12 | 28 | £3,096 |
| Crawley Borough Council | 920 | 140 | 108 | £25,518 |
| Dacorum Borough Council | 863 | 188 | 128 | £26,038 |
| Darlington Borough Council | 508 | 65 | 114 | £14,418 |
| Dartford Borough Council | 611 | 61 | 94 | £16,230 |
| Denbighshire County Council | 616 | 68 | 111 | £16,790 |
| Derby City Council | 1739 | 250 | 270 | £48,624 |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council | 204 | 42 | 45 | £6,289 |
| Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council | 1290 | 172 | 295 | £36,903 |
| Dorset Council | 1560 | 374 | 295 | £49,000 |
| Dover District Council | 579 | 61 | 137 | £16,111 |
| Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council | 962 | 207 | 265 | £30,569 |
| Dumfries and Galloway Council | 529 | 74 | 164 | £15,813 |
| Dundee City Council | 825 | 81 | 230 | £23,262 |
| Durham County Council | 2848 | 361 | 787 | £82,720 |
| East Ayrshire Council | 225 | 35 | 188 | £8,400 |
| East Cambridgeshire District Council | 319 | 57 | 55 | £9,349 |
| East Devon District Council | 559 | 128 | 105 | £17,357 |
| East Dunbartonshire Council | 287 | 22 | 60 | £7,639 |
| East Hampshire District Council | 383 | 68 | 73 | £11,291 |
| East Hertfordshire District Council | 571 | 112 | 88 | £16,890 |
| East Lindsey District Council | 524 | 139 | 152 | £17,565 |
| East Lothian District Council | 408 | 41 | 129 | £11,741 |
| East Renfrewshire Council | 191 | 29 | 55 | £5,730 |
| East Riding of Yorkshire Council | 1337 | 261 | 225 | £39,754 |
| East Staffordshire Borough Council | 626 | 104 | 88 | £17,808 |
| East Suffolk Council | 913 | 154 | 197 | £26,990 |
| Eastbourne Borough Council | 814 | 157 | 140 | £24,188 |
| Eastleigh Borough Council | 397 | 61 | 76 | £11,400 |
| Eden District Council | 123 | 31 | 31 | £4,005 |
| Elmbridge Borough Council | 562 | 192 | 92 | £19,233 |
| Epping Forest District Council | 553 | 108 | 94 | £16,452 |
| Epsom and Ewell Borough Council | 411 | 122 | 48 | £13,244 |
| Erewash Borough Council | 499 | 46 | 107 | £13,535 |
| Exeter City Council | 814 | 85 | 135 | £21,892 |
| Falkirk District Council | 358 | 32 | 206 | £11,386 |
| Fareham Borough Council | 333 | 53 | 54 | £9,505 |
| Fenland District Council | 479 | 66 | 88 | £13,475 |
| Fife Council | 1547 | 174 | 376 | £43,565 |
| Flintshire County Council | 505 | 58 | 146 | £14,563 |
| Folkestone and Hythe District Council | 519 | 85 | 112 | £15,277 |
| Forest of Dean District Council | 291 | 78 | 77 | £9,686 |
| Fylde Borough Council | 288 | 52 | 65 | £8,658 |
| Gateshead Borough Council | 1091 | 145 | 262 | £31,380 |
| Gedling Borough Council | 556 | 83 | 102 | £15,850 |
| Gloucester City Council | 1007 | 63 | 149 | £25,526 |
| Gosport Borough Council | 523 | 42 | 78 | £13,564 |
| Gravesham Borough Council | 505 | 72 | 88 | £14,232 |
| Great Yarmouth Council | 460 | 47 | 133 | £13,098 |
| Guildford Borough Council | 508 | 98 | 91 | £15,150 |
| Gwynedd Council | 537 | 63 | 146 | £15,410 |
| Halton Borough Council | 506 | 46 | 132 | £14,037 |
| Hambleton District Council | 195 | 40 | 51 | £6,098 |
| Harborough District Council | 139 | 30 | 38 | £4,412 |
| Harlow District Council | 658 | 78 | 121 | £18,132 |
| Harrogate Borough Council | 360 | 66 | 77 | £10,780 |
| Harrow Council | 2134 | 1456 | 241 | £94,302 |
| Hart District Council | 265 | 71 | 44 | £8,460 |
| Hartlepool Borough Council | 488 | 47 | 119 | £13,511 |
| Hastings Borough Council | 689 | 112 | 121 | £19,866 |
| Havant Borough Council | 515 | 68 | 90 | £14,354 |
| Herefordshire Council | 836 | 142 | 149 | £24,311 |
| Hertsmere Borough Council | 701 | 164 | 112 | £21,622 |
| High Peak Borough Council | 350 | 72 | 90 | £10,941 |
| Highland Council | 653 | 56 | 185 | £18,179 |
| Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council | 253 | 46 | 58 | £7,642 |
| Horsham District Council | 508 | 131 | 83 | £16,078 |
| Hull City Council | 2244 | 213 | 557 | £62,121 |
| Huntingdonshire District Council | 713 | 72 | 103 | £18,891 |
| Hyndburn Borough Council | 409 | 71 | 86 | £12,105 |
| Inverclyde District Council | 317 | 34 | 104 | £9,235 |
| Ipswich Borough Council | 948 | 122 | 147 | £26,062 |
| Isle of Anglesey County Council | 235 | 31 | 69 | £6,906 |
| Isle of Wight County Council | 799 | 176 | 145 | £24,520 |
| Isles of Scilly Council | - | - | - | £0 |
| Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council | 614 | 93 | 152 | £18,076 |
| Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council | 2099 | 349 | 362 | £60,664 |
| Knowsley Borough Council | 967 | 89 | 228 | £26,506 |
| Lancaster City Council | 439 | 47 | 127 | £12,571 |
| Leeds City Council | 5360 | 1098 | 869 | £160,590 |
| Leicester City Council | 3013 | 475 | 489 | £85,843 |
| Lewes District Council | 589 | 175 | 90 | £19,267 |
| Lichfield District Council | 232 | 41 | 56 | £6,982 |
| Liverpool City Council | 4265 | 547 | 844 | £119,631 |
| London Borough of Barking and Dagenham | 3347 | 742 | 316 | £99,027 |
| London Borough of Barnet | 4373 | 1830 | 517 | £157,600 |
| London Borough of Bexley | 2154 | 307 | 236 | £58,856 |
| London Borough of Brent | 4856 | 1865 | 524 | £169,130 |
| London Borough of Bromley | 2008 | 358 | 270 | £57,784 |
| London Borough of Camden | 2595 | 761 | 489 | £85,798 |
| London Borough of Croydon | 4497 | 950 | 394 | £131,195 |
| London Borough of Ealing | 4418 | 1681 | 451 | £153,035 |
| London Borough of Enfield | 6698 | 1602 | 631 | £201,830 |
| London Borough of Hackney | 7621 | 1259 | 663 | £211,328 |
| London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham | 2086 | 411 | 293 | £61,386 |
| London Borough of Haringey | 4925 | 1354 | 485 | £154,164 |
| London Borough of Havering | 1845 | 397 | 221 | £54,855 |
| London Borough of Hillingdon | 2742 | 767 | 277 | £86,317 |
| London Borough of Hounslow | 1815 | 781 | 233 | £66,307 |
| London Borough of Islington | 2293 | 761 | 433 | £78,592 |
| London Borough of Lambeth | 4953 | 972 | 517 | £143,268 |
| London Borough of Lewisham | 5035 | 782 | 538 | £139,385 |
| London Borough of Merton | 1644 | 488 | 211 | £53,229 |
| London Borough of Newham | 6589 | 1855 | 537 | £206,132 |
| London Borough of Redbridge | 2754 | 1154 | 277 | £98,652 |
| London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames | 850 | 256 | 131 | £27,947 |
| London Borough of Southwark | 3321 | 403 | 422 | £89,327 |
| London Borough of Sutton | 1268 | 314 | 141 | £38,839 |
| London Borough of Tower Hamlets | 5798 | 1333 | 506 | £172,511 |
| London Borough of Waltham Forest | 3983 | 903 | 337 | £117,957 |
| London Borough of Wandsworth | 3583 | 1204 | 375 | £119,270 |
| Luton Borough Council | 2568 | 576 | 227 | £75,983 |
| Maidstone Borough Council | 938 | 198 | 128 | £27,972 |
| Maldon District Council | 228 | 43 | 42 | £6,791 |
| Malvern Hills District Council | 235 | 52 | 58 | £7,434 |
| Manchester City Council | 5743 | 705 | 812 | £155,813 |
| Mansfield District Council | 520 | 42 | 115 | £13,981 |
| Medway Council | 1824 | 239 | 241 | £49,732 |
| Melton Borough Council | 104 | 17 | 24 | £3,069 |
| Mendip District Council | 333 | 117 | 93 | £12,020 |
| Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council | 254 | 15 | 71 | £6,855 |
| Mid Devon District Council | 235 | 44 | 57 | £7,156 |
| Mid Suffolk District Council | 188 | 57 | 53 | £6,518 |
| Mid Sussex District Council | 546 | 121 | 82 | £16,563 |
| Middlesbrough Council | 1252 | 160 | 216 | £34,678 |
| Midlothian Council | 535 | 36 | 103 | £13,938 |
| Milton Keynes Borough Council | 2409 | 378 | 270 | £66,968 |
| Mole Valley District Council | 328 | 81 | 54 | £10,277 |
| Monmouthshire County Council | 416 | 57 | 70 | £11,627 |
| Moray Council | 243 | 54 | 91 | £8,089 |
| Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council | 786 | 67 | 183 | £21,360 |
| New Forest District Council | 573 | 137 | 112 | £18,031 |
| Newark and Sherwood District Council | 335 | 38 | 109 | £9,818 |
| Newcastle City Council | 1663 | 251 | 349 | £48,094 |
| Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough Council | 546 | 51 | 107 | £14,692 |
| Newport City Council | 952 | 85 | 218 | £25,958 |
| North Ayrshire Council | 563 | 78 | 192 | £17,038 |
| North Devon District Council | 434 | 78 | 98 | £13,034 |
| North East Derbyshire District Council | 232 | 37 | 91 | £7,313 |
| North East Lincolnshire Council | 853 | 81 | 157 | £22,900 |
| North Hertfordshire District Council | 590 | 105 | 93 | £17,136 |
| North Kesteven District Council | 268 | 56 | 66 | £8,381 |
| North Lanarkshire Council | 1265 | 100 | 559 | £37,653 |
| North Lincolnshire Council | 590 | 80 | 132 | £16,896 |
| North Norfolk District Council | 543 | 146 | 108 | £17,621 |
| North Northamptonshire Council | 1326 | 153 | 253 | £36,522 |
| North Somerset Council | 844 | 114 | 158 | £23,745 |
| North Tyneside Borough Council | 690 | 136 | 226 | £22,027 |
| North Warwickshire District Council | 208 | 37 | 53 | £6,304 |
| North West Leicestershire District Council | 232 | 41 | 64 | £7,107 |
| Northumberland County Council | 1167 | 217 | 315 | £35,954 |
| Norwich City Council | 864 | 157 | 207 | £26,152 |
| Nottingham City Council | 2745 | 299 | 457 | £74,192 |
| Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council | 626 | 56 | 138 | £16,997 |
| Oadby and Wigston Borough Council | 196 | 38 | 34 | £5,834 |
| Oldham Borough Council | 1285 | 379 | 274 | £42,987 |
| Orkney Islands Council | 64 | 11 | 15 | £1,909 |
| Oxford City Council | 1118 | 138 | 140 | £30,113 |
| Pembrokeshire County Council | 427 | 115 | 123 | £14,372 |
| Pendle Borough Council | 375 | 110 | 83 | £12,573 |
| Perth and Kinross Council | 267 | 37 | 113 | £8,384 |
| Peterborough City Council | 1427 | 207 | 190 | £39,537 |
| Plymouth City Council | 1585 | 184 | 330 | £44,082 |
| Portsmouth City Council | 1773 | 265 | 292 | £50,139 |
| Powys County Council | 370 | 111 | 109 | £12,837 |
| Preston Borough Council | 930 | 106 | 194 | £25,807 |
| Reading Borough Council | 1423 | 207 | 155 | £39,012 |
| Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council | 791 | 90 | 183 | £22,169 |
| Reigate and Banstead Borough Council | 689 | 129 | 87 | £19,953 |
| Renfrewshire Council | 879 | 69 | 230 | £24,029 |
| Rhonda-Cynon-Taff County Borough Council | 982 | 53 | 282 | £26,442 |
| Ribble Valley Borough Council | 111 | 25 | 25 | £3,488 |
| Richmondshire District Council | 85 | 12 | 23 | £2,514 |
| Rochdale Borough Council | 1296 | 193 | 259 | £37,231 |
| Rochford District Council | 277 | 64 | 52 | £8,622 |
| Rossendale Borough Council | 233 | 36 | 65 | £6,969 |
| Rother District Council | 296 | 81 | 69 | £9,798 |
| Rotherham Borough Council | 1173 | 166 | 287 | £34,118 |
| Royal Borough of Greenwich | 3776 | 543 | 407 | £103,220 |
| Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea | 2377 | 462 | 319 | £69,566 |
| Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames | 1192 | 331 | 131 | £37,591 |
| Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead | 600 | 150 | 84 | £18,648 |
| Rugby Borough Council | 325 | 43 | 73 | £9,279 |
| Runnymede Borough Council | 375 | 66 | 54 | £10,795 |
| Rushcliffe Borough Council | 312 | 52 | 57 | £9,067 |
| Rushmoor Borough Council | 620 | 77 | 95 | £16,949 |
| Rutland County Council | 58 | 17 | 19 | £2,018 |
| Ryedale District Council | 136 | 22 | 32 | £4,033 |
| Salford City Council | 2310 | 266 | 368 | £62,685 |
| Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council | 1595 | 226 | 395 | £46,450 |
| Scarborough Borough Council | 574 | 82 | 122 | £16,473 |
| Scottish Borders Council | 376 | 56 | 110 | £11,273 |
| Sedgemoor District Council | 389 | 60 | 78 | £11,235 |
| Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council | 1169 | 158 | 292 | £33,855 |
| Selby District Council | 231 | 41 | 48 | £6,852 |
| Sevenoaks District Council | 466 | 104 | 96 | £14,486 |
| Sheffield City Council | 3577 | 564 | 778 | £104,557 |
| Shetland Islands Council | 38 | 4 | 18 | £1,184 |
| Shropshire Council | 902 | 182 | 219 | £27,891 |
| Slough Borough Council | 1687 | 614 | 148 | £57,245 |
| Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council | 789 | 97 | 150 | £21,925 |
| Somerset West and Taunton Council | 666 | 118 | 158 | £20,034 |
| South Ayrshire Council | 540 | 62 | 125 | £15,172 |
| South Cambridgeshire District Council | 415 | 85 | 103 | £12,897 |
| South Derbyshire District Council | 353 | 54 | 60 | £10,036 |
| South Gloucestershire Council | 1072 | 134 | 159 | £29,276 |
| South Hams District Council | 359 | 109 | 64 | £11,935 |
| South Holland District Council | 304 | 63 | 61 | £9,283 |
| South Kesteven District Council | 402 | 98 | 88 | £12,830 |
| South Lakeland District Council | 277 | 81 | 61 | £9,284 |
| South Lanarkshire Council | 984 | 132 | 333 | £29,616 |
| South Norfolk District Council | 529 | 124 | 101 | £16,531 |
| South Oxfordshire District Council | 429 | 86 | 85 | £13,003 |
| South Ribble Borough Council | 362 | 50 | 64 | £10,164 |
| South Somerset District Council | 674 | 117 | 116 | £19,626 |
| South Staffordshire District Council | 275 | 41 | 76 | £8,187 |
| South Tyneside Council | 929 | 158 | 252 | £28,165 |
| Southampton City Council | 1839 | 341 | 280 | £53,753 |
| Southend On Sea Borough Council | 1270 | 238 | 183 | £37,061 |
| Spelthorne Borough Council | 465 | 95 | 69 | £13,821 |
| St Albans District Council | 557 | 150 | 75 | £17,612 |
| St Helens Borough Council | 791 | 66 | 204 | £21,720 |
| Stafford Borough Council | 421 | 50 | 99 | £11,885 |
| Staffordshire Moorlands District Council | 230 | 30 | 62 | £6,676 |
| Stevenage Borough Council | 623 | 76 | 93 | £16,939 |
| Stirling Council | 330 | 37 | 102 | £9,583 |
| Stockport Borough Council | 1067 | 167 | 306 | £32,121 |
| Stockton On Tees Borough Council | 1348 | 168 | 261 | £37,565 |
| Stoke On Trent City Council | 1428 | 211 | 297 | £41,113 |
| Stratford On Avon District Council | 374 | 79 | 94 | £11,713 |
| Stroud District Council | 353 | 85 | 92 | £11,443 |
| Sunderland City Council | 1868 | 253 | 527 | £54,910 |
| Surrey Heath Borough Council | 282 | 58 | 41 | £8,392 |
| Swale Borough Council | 858 | 133 | 136 | £24,333 |
| Swansea City Council | 842 | 114 | 271 | £25,180 |
| Swindon Borough Council | 794 | 106 | 155 | £22,384 |
| Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council | 1204 | 163 | 327 | £35,224 |
| Tamworth Borough Council | 284 | 14 | 60 | £7,322 |
| Tandridge District Council | 324 | 79 | 51 | £10,079 |
| Teignbridge District Council | 596 | 115 | 106 | £17,776 |
| Telford and Wrekin Council | 1457 | 142 | 205 | £38,369 |
| Tendring District Council | 871 | 183 | 158 | £26,452 |
| Test Valley Borough Council | 654 | 76 | 74 | £17,376 |
| Tewkesbury Borough Council | 307 | 41 | 52 | £8,564 |
| Thanet District Council | 851 | 140 | 213 | £25,425 |
| Three Rivers Council | 371 | 85 | 59 | £11,370 |
| Thurrock Borough Council | 874 | 124 | 125 | £24,235 |
| Tonbridge and Malling District Council | 681 | 129 | 95 | £19,886 |
| Torbay Council | 984 | 152 | 208 | £28,580 |
| Torfaen Borough Council | 529 | 46 | 108 | £14,222 |
| Torridge District Council | 242 | 77 | 58 | £8,354 |
| Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council | 1022 | 135 | 222 | £29,066 |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | 577 | 124 | 88 | £17,380 |
| Uttlesford District Council | 178 | 60 | 42 | £6,232 |
| Vale of Glamorgan Council | 639 | 66 | 145 | £17,690 |
| Vale of White Horse District Council | 493 | 95 | 84 | £14,657 |
| Wakefield Council | 2196 | 197 | 395 | £58,423 |
| Walsall Borough Council | 2093 | 304 | 320 | £58,557 |
| Warrington Borough Council | 801 | 110 | 202 | £23,283 |
| Warwick District Council | 493 | 95 | 114 | £15,025 |
| Watford Borough Council | 851 | 246 | 87 | £27,070 |
| Waverley Borough Council | 396 | 114 | 84 | £13,139 |
| Wealden District Council | 429 | 183 | 83 | £16,001 |
| Welwyn Hatfield District Council | 707 | 112 | 105 | £20,038 |
| West Berkshire Council | 571 | 94 | 90 | £16,355 |
| West Devon Borough Council | 245 | 51 | 39 | £7,341 |
| West Dunbartonshire Council | 691 | 51 | 163 | £18,552 |
| West Lancashire District Council | 271 | 43 | 84 | £8,263 |
| West Lindsey District Council | 300 | 70 | 75 | £9,600 |
| West Lothian Council | 846 | 97 | 266 | £24,678 |
| West Northamptonshire Council | 1798 | 300 | 290 | £51,729 |
| West Oxfordshire District Council | 319 | 69 | 56 | £9,722 |
| West Suffolk Council | 913 | 118 | 125 | £24,888 |
| Wigan Council | 1144 | 199 | 290 | £34,563 |
| Wiltshire Council | 1589 | 246 | 293 | £45,596 |
| Winchester City Council | 341 | 85 | 75 | £10,937 |
| Wirral Borough Council | 1936 | 233 | 385 | £53,855 |
| Woking Borough Council | 617 | 102 | 66 | £17,274 |
| Wokingham District Council | 329 | 63 | 53 | £9,721 |
| Wolverhampton City Council | 1257 | 257 | 296 | £38,874 |
| Worcester City Council | 647 | 73 | 96 | £17,412 |
| Worthing Borough Council | 670 | 92 | 97 | £18,518 |
| Wrexham Council | 495 | 84 | 133 | £14,982 |
| Wychavon District Council | 474 | 87 | 95 | £14,127 |
| Wyre Borough Council | 480 | 69 | 96 | £13,704 |
| Wyre Forest District Council | 541 | 125 | 125 | £17,150 |
Annex C
Example copy of an HBAA Indicator letter
Official
My address:
Jonathan Bottomer
Head of the Performance Development Team
Local Authority Partnership, Engagement and Delivery (LA-PED) division
Date: 4 March 2021
By email
Revenues and Benefits managers
Chief Finance Officers
Dear colleagues
Housing Benefit Award Accuracy Indicator information
LA Name
Included in this letter is your authority’s 2020 to 2021 quarter 1 (Q1) and quarter 2 (Q2) Housing Benefit Award Accuracy (HBAA) Indicator information.
In September 2020, we provided you with HBAA Indicator information for Q3 and Q4 of 2019 to 2020.
Paying the right amount of HB, at the right time, to the right person remains a high priority for local authorities (LAs). This information will allow you to:
- benchmark your performance against other similar LAs
- identify where improved activities can be incorporated
- develop improvements plans and/or share good practice
We will continue to provide this information to LAs. The HBAA Indicator, along with published Speed of Processing (SoP) data, are key sources of information on the effective delivery of HB.
Individual HBAA Indicator Score
When evaluating your individual score, it is important to note wider trends in the economy and labour market. The HBAA Indicator score has reduced across most LAs over quarters Q1 and Q2 in 2020 to 2021. This reduction is likely due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has meant that HB claimants have not widely experienced the changes of circumstances that would usually lead to a decrease in HB awards. For example, a negative labour market has led to fewer claimants with an increase in hours worked or an increase in self-employed income. This means that there was an overall reduction in HBAA Indicator scores across most LAs.
Although the HBAA Indicator score fell over the first six months of 2020, it remains a reliable measure of LAs’ activities to identify reductions in HB awards. Detailed analysis of the HBAA Indicator scores shows that, though scores have reduced across the board, high-ranking LAs are generally high-ranking in subsequent quarters, and low-ranking LAs are generally low-ranking in subsequent quarters.
The HBAA Indicator methodology is central to the identification of High Risk cases that we are asking LAs to review as part of the HBAA Initiative. Clare Elliott’s letter of 19 February confirmed that HM Treasury has agreed funding of £12 million for 2021 to 2022 HBAA Initiative activities. All LAs are asked to confirm, by 23 March 2021, if they intend to participate in the Initiative which is currently optional for 2021 to 2022 and has potential start dates of April, July, and October.
Key performance information
The Annexes attached to this letter provide HBAA Indicator key performance information, as follows:
- Annex A – HBAA Indicator performance information, as compared to the previous 2 years
- Annex B – Breakdown of HBAA Indicator scores by top and bottom performers
LA-PED will use and share the HBAA Indicator data as MI but it will not be published. This allows for benchmarking of an LA’s performance against its own historic performance and against similar LAs (by region and by Office for National Statistics (ONS) grouping).
An anonymised list of all LAs’ HBAA Indicator data has been posted onto Glasscubes, alongside graphics depicting the trends in HBAA Indicator score by region and ONS grouping. Your LA’s code in this list is …
We have previously supplied some of this information in charts/graphical format, but are unable to do this at the present time.
Next steps
We will continue to provide your HBAA Indicator data and supporting information so that you can monitor the effectiveness of any improvement plans you put in place.
I thank you for your continued support in improving the accuracy of your HB awards.
Yours faithfully
Jonathan Bottomer
Head of the Performance Development Team
LA-PED
Annex A (of letter)
Historical HBAA Indicator performance from Q1 2018-19 to Q2 2020 to 2021: Value of expected and achieved HB reductions
| Achieved | Expected | HBAA indicator score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 to 2019 Q1 | |||
| 2018 to 2019 Q2 | |||
| 2018 to 2019 Q3 | |||
| 2018 to 2019 Q4 | |||
| 2019 to 2020 Q1 | |||
| 2019 to 2020 Q2 | |||
| 2019 to 2020 Q3 | |||
| 2019 to 2020 Q4 | |||
| 2020 to 2021 Q1 | |||
| 2020 to 2021 Q2 |
The data in the above table shows the value of achieved reductions found against those expected by the HBAA model. Where your HBAA Indicator score fluctuates over time, you can determine whether this is largely driven by changes to the expected values and/or the actual value of reductions. Importantly, you can see whether your achieved values are increasing or decreasing over time – these may be linked to working practices that have started or stopped during this period. This data can also be used to monitor the outcomes of any improvement plans you put in place.
Annex B (of letter)
Breakdown of HBAA indicator scores by top and bottom performers.
| LA ranking | 2020 to 2021 Q1 | 2020 to 2021 Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Top 25 % | HBAA score > 78 % | HBAA score > 69 % |
| Second quartile | 66 % < HBAA score ≤ 78 % | 61 % < HBAA score ≤ 69 % |
| Third quartile | 57 % ≤ HBAA score ≤ 66 % | 53 % ≤ HBAA score ≤ 61 % |
| Bottom 25 % | HBAA score < 57 % | HBAA score < 53 % |
The data in this table shows the distribution of HBAA Indicator scores for top, bottom and mid-performers for Q1 and Q2 of 2020 to 2021. This allows you to benchmark your performance against other LAs. On average, HBAA Indicator scores have decreased by >10% over the last year – we believe that this is related to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wider economy. There are a small number of LAs that have seen an increase in their HBAA Indicator score over this period (46 LAs from 2019-20 Q1 to 2020 to 2021 Q2, and 14 LAs from 2019-20 Q2 to 2020 to 2021 Q2).
Annex D SHBE LA timetable of returns 2021 to 2022
| Breaks | Dates |
|---|---|
| End of year | Week commencing 29 March 2021 |
| Summer | Week commencing 28 June 2021 |
| Christmas | Week commencing 20 December 2021 and 27 December 2021 |
Day of transfer: Monday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 30/03/2021 | 06/04/2021 | Blackpool | 12302 |
| May-21 | 27/04/2021 | 04/05/2021 | Bolton | 20101 |
| Jun-21 | 25/05/2021 | 01/06/2021 | Bury | 20102 |
| Jul-21 | 28/06/2021 | 05/07/2021 | Cheshire East UA | 10609 |
| Aug-21 | 26/07/2021 | 02/08/2021 | Cheshire West & Chester UA | 10610 |
| Sep-21 | 24/08/2021 | 31/08/2021 | Chorley | 12304 |
| Oct-21 | 20/09/2021 | 27/09/2021 | Fylde | 12305 |
| Nov-21 | 18/10/2021 | 25/10/2021 | Halton | 10605 |
| Dec-21 | 15/11/2021 | 22/11/2021 | Hyndburn | 12306 |
| Jan-22 | 28/12/2021 | 04/01/2022 | Knowsley | 20201 |
| Feb-22 | 24/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 | Lancaster | 12307 |
| Mar-22 | 21/02/2022 | 28/02/2022 | Liverpool | 20202 |
| Preston | 12309 |
Day of transfer: Tuesday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 30/03/2021 | 06/04/2021 | Allerdale | 10901 |
| May-21 | 27/04/2021 | 04/05/2021 | Blackburn | 12301 |
| Jun-21 | 25/05/2021 | 01/06/2021 | Carlisle | 10903 |
| Jul-21 | 29/06/2021 | 06/07/2021 | Copeland | 10904 |
| Aug-21 | 27/07/2021 | 03/08/2021 | Oldham | 20104 |
| Sep-21 | 24/08/2021 | 31/08/2021 | Ribble Valley | 12310 |
| Oct-21 | 21/09/2021 | 28/09/2021 | Rochdale | 20105 |
| Nov-21 | 19/10/2021 | 26/10/2021 | Rossendale | 12311 |
| Dec-21 | 16/11/2021 | 23/11/2021 | Salford | 20106 |
| Jan-22 | 28/12/2021 | 04/01/2022 | Sefton | 20204 |
| Feb-22 | 25/01/2022 | 01/02/2022 | South Ribble | 12312 |
| Mar-22 | 22/02/2022 | 01/03/2022 | St Helens | 20203 |
| Stockport | 20107 | |||
| Tameside | 20108 | |||
| Trafford | 20109 | |||
| Warrington | 10608 | |||
| West Lancashire | 12313 | |||
| Wigan | 20110 | |||
| Wyre | 12314 |
Day of transfer: Wednesday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 31/03/2021 | 07/04/2021 | Barking & Dagenham | 50101 |
| May-21 | 28/04/2021 | 05/05/2021 | Barnet | 50102 |
| Jun-21 | 26/05/2021 | 02/06/2021 | Bexley | 50103 |
| Jul-21 | 30/06/2021 | 07/07/2021 | Brent | 50104 |
| Aug-21 | 28/07/2021 | 04/08/2021 | Bromley | 50105 |
| Sep-21 | 25/08/2021 | 01/09/2021 | Broxbourne | 11901 |
| Oct-21 | 22/09/2021 | 29/09/2021 | Burnley | 12303 |
| Nov-21 | 20/10/2021 | 27/10/2021 | Camden | 40101 |
| Dec-21 | 17/11/2021 | 24/11/2021 | Charnwood | 12402 |
| Jan-22 | 29/12/2021 | 05/01/2022 | Coventry | 20502 |
| Feb-22 | 26/01/2022 | 02/02/2022 | Ealing | 50107 |
| Mar-22 | 23/02/2022 | 02/03/2022 | Enfield | 50108 |
| Hackney | 40103 | |||
| Hammersmith & Fulham | 40104 | |||
| Hart | 11706 | |||
| Havant | 11707 | |||
| Islington | 40105 | |||
| Lambeth | 40107 | |||
| Lewisham | 40108 | |||
| London (City Of) | 30101 | |||
| Mendip | 13301 | |||
| Sheffield | 20304 | |||
| South Oxfordshire | 13103 | |||
| Southwark | 40109 | |||
| Swindon | 13904 | |||
| Vale of White Horse | 13104 | |||
| Welwyn Hatfield | 11910 | |||
| Westminster | 40112 |
Day of transfer: Thursday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 01/04/2021 | 08/04/2021 | Croydon | 50106 |
| May-21 | 29/04/2021 | 06/05/2021 | Greenwich | 40102 |
| Jun-21 | 27/05/2021 | 03/06/2021 | Haringey | 50109 |
| Jul-21 | 01/07/2021 | 08/07/2021 | Harrow | 50110 |
| Aug-21 | 29/07/2021 | 05/08/2021 | Hillingdon | 50112 |
| Sep-21 | 26/08/2021 | 02/09/2021 | Kensington & Chelsea | 40106 |
| Oct-21 | 23/09/2021 | 30/09/2021 | Kingston upon Thames | 50114 |
| Nov-21 | 21/10/2021 | 28/10/2021 | Manchester | 20103 |
| Dec-21 | 18/11/2021 | 25/11/2021 | Merton | 50115 |
| Jan-22 | 30/12/2021 | 06/01/2022 | Newham | 50116 |
| Feb-22 | 27/01/2022 | 03/02/2022 | Redbridge | 50117 |
| Mar-22 | 24/02/2022 | 03/03/2022 | Richmond upon Thames | 50118 |
| Sandwell | 20504 | |||
| Sutton | 50119 | |||
| Tower Hamlets | 40110 |
Day of transfer: Monday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 05/04/2021 | 12/04/2021 | Barnsley | 20301 |
| May-21 | 03/05/2021 | 10/05/2021 | Bradford | 20601 |
| Jun-21 | 31/05/2021 | 07/06/2021 | Calderdale | 20602 |
| Jul-21 | 05/07/2021 | 12/07/2021 | Doncaster | 20302 |
| Aug-21 | 02/08/2021 | 09/08/2021 | East Riding of Yorkshire | 17001 |
| Sep-21 | 30/08/2021 | 06/09/2021 | Eden | 10905 |
| Oct-21 | 27/09/2021 | 04/10/2021 | Havering | 50111 |
| Nov-21 | 25/10/2021 | 01/11/2021 | Kingston upon Hull | 17002 |
| Dec-21 | 22/11/2021 | 29/11/2021 | Kirklees | 20603 |
| Jan-22 | 03/01/2022 | 10/01/2022 | Plymouth | 11105 |
| Feb-22 | 31/01/2022 | 07/02/2022 | Rotherham | 20303 |
| Mar-22 | 28/02/2022 | 07/03/2022 | South Lakeland | 10906 |
| South Tyneside | 20404 | |||
| Sunderland | 20405 |
Day of transfer: Tuesday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 06/04/2021 | 13/04/2021 | Darlington | 11302 |
| May-21 | 04/05/2021 | 11/05/2021 | Dudley | 20503 |
| Jun-21 | 01/06/2021 | 08/06/2021 | Hambleton | 17902 |
| Jul-21 | 06/07/2021 | 13/07/2021 | Harrogate | 17903 |
| Aug-21 | 03/08/2021 | 10/08/2021 | Hartlepool | 15701 |
| Sep-21 | 31/08/2021 | 07/09/2021 | Leeds | 20604 |
| Oct-21 | 28/09/2021 | 05/10/2021 | Middlesbrough | 15702 |
| Nov-21 | 26/10/2021 | 02/11/2021 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | 20402 |
| Dec-21 | 23/11/2021 | 30/11/2021 | North East Lincolnshire | 17003 |
| Jan-22 | 04/01/2022 | 11/01/2022 | North Lincolnshire | 17004 |
| Feb-22 | 01/02/2022 | 08/02/2022 | North Tyneside | 20403 |
| Mar-22 | 01/03/2022 | 08/03/2022 | Northumberland UA | 12807 |
| Ryedale | 17905 | |||
| Scarborough | 17906 | |||
| Selby | 17907 | |||
| Stockton-on-Tees | 15704 | |||
| Wakefield | 20605 | |||
| York | 17908 |
Day of transfer: Wednesday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 07/04/2021 | 14/04/2021 | Aylesbury Vale | 10401 |
| May-21 | 05/05/2021 | 12/05/2021 | Basingstoke & Deane | 11701 |
| Jun-21 | 02/06/2021 | 09/06/2021 | Bedford | 10203 |
| Jul-21 | 07/07/2021 | 14/07/2021 | Central Bedfordshire UA | 10205 |
| Aug-21 | 04/08/2021 | 11/08/2021 | Cheltenham | 11601 |
| Sep-21 | 01/09/2021 | 08/09/2021 | Cherwell | 13101 |
| Oct-21 | 29/09/2021 | 06/10/2021 | Chiltern | 10402 |
| Nov-21 | 27/10/2021 | 03/11/2021 | Colchester | 11506 |
| Dec-21 | 24/11/2021 | 01/12/2021 | Cotswold | 11602 |
| Jan-22 | 05/01/2022 | 12/01/2022 | Craven | 17901 |
| Feb-22 | 02/02/2022 | 09/02/2022 | Dacorum | 11902 |
| Mar-22 | 02/03/2022 | 09/03/2022 | Durham UA | 11309 |
| Forest of Dean | 11603 | |||
| Gateshead | 20401 | |||
| Gloucester | 11604 | |||
| Hertsmere | 11904 | |||
| Luton | 10201 | |||
| Milton Keynes | 10403 | |||
| Oxford | 13102 | |||
| Richmondshire | 17904 | |||
| South Buckinghamshire | 10404 | |||
| South Northamptonshire | 12706 | |||
| St Albans | 11906 | |||
| Stevenage | 11907 | |||
| Stroud | 11605 | |||
| Tewkesbury | 11606 | |||
| Three Rivers | 11908 | |||
| Watford | 11909 | |||
| West Oxfordshire | 13105 | |||
| Wiltshire UA | 13906 | |||
| Wycombe | 10405 |
Day of transfer: Thursday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 08/04/2021 | 15/04/2021 | Barrow-in-Furness | 10902 |
| May-21 | 06/05/2021 | 13/05/2021 | East Hampshire | 11702 |
| Jun-21 | 03/06/2021 | 10/06/2021 | Eastleigh | 11703 |
| Jul-21 | 08/07/2021 | 15/07/2021 | Elmbridge | 13601 |
| Aug-21 | 05/08/2021 | 12/08/2021 | Epsom & Ewell | 13602 |
| Sep-21 | 02/09/2021 | 09/09/2021 | Fareham | 11704 |
| Oct-21 | 30/09/2021 | 07/10/2021 | Gosport | 11705 |
| Nov-21 | 28/10/2021 | 04/11/2021 | Guildford | 13603 |
| Dec-21 | 25/11/2021 | 02/12/2021 | Isle of Wight | 12103 |
| Jan-22 | 06/01/2022 | 13/01/2022 | Mole Valley | 13604 |
| Feb-22 | 03/02/2022 | 10/02/2022 | New Forest | 11708 |
| Mar-22 | 03/03/2022 | 10/03/2022 | Portsmouth | 11709 |
| Reading | 10303 | |||
| Redcar & Cleveland | 15703 | |||
| Reigate & Banstead | 13605 | |||
| Runnymede | 13606 | |||
| Rushmoor | 11710 | |||
| Solihull | 20505 | |||
| Southampton | 11711 | |||
| Spelthorne | 13607 | |||
| Surrey Heath | 13608 | |||
| Tandridge | 13609 | |||
| Test Valley | 11712 | |||
| Waltham Forest | 50120 | |||
| Waverley | 13610 | |||
| West Berkshire | 10302 | |||
| Winchester | 11713 | |||
| Windsor & Maidenhead | 10305 | |||
| Woking | 13611 | |||
| Wokingham | 10306 |
Day of transfer: Monday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 12/04/2021 | 19/04/2021 | Bournemouth | 11201 |
| May-21 | 10/05/2021 | 17/05/2021 | Christchurch | 11202 |
| Jun-21 | 07/06/2021 | 14/06/2021 | Cornwall UA | 10807 |
| Jul-21 | 12/07/2021 | 19/07/2021 | East Devon | 11101 |
| Aug-21 | 09/08/2021 | 16/08/2021 | East Dorset | 11208 |
| Sep-21 | 06/09/2021 | 13/09/2021 | Exeter | 11102 |
| Oct-21 | 04/10/2021 | 11/10/2021 | North Devon | 11104 |
| Nov-21 | 01/11/2021 | 08/11/2021 | North Dorset | 11203 |
| Dec-21 | 29/11/2021 | 06/12/2021 | Poole | 11204 |
| Jan-22 | 10/01/2022 | 17/01/2022 | Purbeck | 11205 |
| Feb-22 | 07/02/2022 | 14/02/2022 | Slough | 10304 |
| Mar-22 | 07/03/2022 | 14/03/2022 |
Day of transfer: Tuesday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 13/04/2021 | 20/04/2021 | Bath & North East Somerset | 15101 |
| May-21 | 11/05/2021 | 18/05/2021 | Bracknell Forest | 10301 |
| Jun-21 | 08/06/2021 | 15/06/2021 | Dartford | 16103 |
| Jul-21 | 13/07/2021 | 20/07/2021 | East Hertfordshire | 11903 |
| Aug-21 | 10/08/2021 | 17/08/2021 | Herefordshire | 18102 |
| Sep-21 | 07/09/2021 | 14/09/2021 | Sedgemoor | 13302 |
| Oct-21 | 05/10/2021 | 12/10/2021 | Sevenoaks | 16108 |
| Nov-21 | 02/11/2021 | 09/11/2021 | South Gloucestershire | 15104 |
| Dec-21 | 30/11/2021 | 07/12/2021 | South Hams | 11106 |
| Jan-22 | 11/01/2022 | 18/01/2022 | South Somerset | 13305 |
| Feb-22 | 08/02/2022 | 15/02/2022 | Stafford | 13406 |
| Mar-22 | 08/03/2022 | 15/03/2022 | Taunton Deane | 13303 |
| Teignbridge | 11107 | |||
| Thanet | 16111 | |||
| Torbay | 11108 | |||
| Torridge | 11109 | |||
| Wandsworth | 40111 | |||
| West Devon | 11110 | |||
| West Dorset | 11206 | |||
| West Somerset | 13304 | |||
| Weymouth & Portland | 11207 | |||
| Wirral | 20205 |
Day of transfer: Wednesday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 14/04/2021 | 21/04/2021 | Birmingham | 20501 |
| May-21 | 12/05/2021 | 19/05/2021 | Bristol | 15102 |
| Jun-21 | 09/06/2021 | 16/06/2021 | Dundee | 101902 |
| Jul-21 | 14/07/2021 | 21/07/2021 | East Dunbartonshire | 101802 |
| Aug-21 | 11/08/2021 | 18/08/2021 | Malvern Hills | 18103 |
| Sep-21 | 08/09/2021 | 15/09/2021 | Mid Devon | 11103 |
| Oct-21 | 06/10/2021 | 13/10/2021 | North Hertfordshire | 11905 |
| Nov-21 | 03/11/2021 | 10/11/2021 | North Warwickshire | 13701 |
| Dec-21 | 01/12/2021 | 08/12/2021 | Nuneaton & Bedworth | 13702 |
| Jan-22 | 12/01/2022 | 19/01/2022 | Rugby | 13703 |
| Feb-22 | 09/02/2022 | 16/02/2022 | Shropshire UA | 13207 |
| Mar-22 | 09/03/2022 | 16/03/2022 | South Staffordshire | 13405 |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 13704 | |||
| Telford & Wrekin | 13206 | |||
| Walsall | 20506 | |||
| Warwick | 13705 | |||
| Wolverhampton | 20507 | |||
| Worcester | 18105 | |||
| Wychavon | 18106 | |||
| Wyre Forest | 18107 |
Day of transfer: Thursday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 15/04/2021 | 22/04/2021 | Aberdeen | 101501 |
| May-21 | 13/05/2021 | 20/05/2021 | Aberdeenshire | 101502 |
| Jun-21 | 10/06/2021 | 17/06/2021 | Angus | 101901 |
| Jul-21 | 15/07/2021 | 22/07/2021 | Argyll & Bute | 101801 |
| Aug-21 | 12/08/2021 | 19/08/2021 | Bromsgrove | 18101 |
| Sep-21 | 09/09/2021 | 16/09/2021 | Clackmannanshire | 101201 |
| Oct-21 | 07/10/2021 | 14/10/2021 | Dumfries & Galloway | 101301 |
| Nov-21 | 04/11/2021 | 11/11/2021 | East Ayrshire | 101806 |
| Dec-21 | 02/12/2021 | 09/12/2021 | East Lothian | 101702 |
| Jan-22 | 13/01/2022 | 20/01/2022 | East Renfrewshire | 101808 |
| Feb-22 | 10/02/2022 | 17/02/2022 | Edinburgh | 101701 |
| Mar-22 | 10/03/2022 | 17/03/2022 | Falkirk | 101202 |
| Fife | 101401 | |||
| Glasgow | 101809 | |||
| Highland | 101601 | |||
| Hounslow | 50113 | |||
| Inverclyde | 101810 | |||
| Midlothian | 101703 | |||
| Moray | 101503 | |||
| North Ayrshire | 101807 | |||
| North Lanarkshire | 101805 | |||
| Orkney Islands | 90101 | |||
| Pendle | 12308 | |||
| Perth & Kinross | 101903 | |||
| Redditch | 18104 | |||
| Renfrewshire | 101812 | |||
| Scottish Borders | 101101 | |||
| Shetland Islands | 90102 | |||
| South Ayrshire | 101811 | |||
| South Lanarkshire | 101804 | |||
| Stirling | 101203 | |||
| West Dunbartonshire | 101803 | |||
| West Lothian | 101704 | |||
| Western Isles (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) | 90103 |
Day of transfer: Monday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 19/04/2021 | 26/04/2021 | Arun | 13802 |
| May-21 | 17/05/2021 | 24/05/2021 | Ashford | 16101 |
| Jun-21 | 14/06/2021 | 21/06/2021 | Blaenau Gwent | 71401 |
| Jul-21 | 19/07/2021 | 26/07/2021 | Bridgend | 71301 |
| Aug-21 | 16/08/2021 | 23/08/2021 | Brighton & Hove | 14101 |
| Sep-21 | 13/09/2021 | 20/09/2021 | Caerphilly | 71402 |
| Oct-21 | 11/10/2021 | 18/10/2021 | Canterbury | 16102 |
| Nov-21 | 08/11/2021 | 15/11/2021 | Carmarthenshire | 71202 |
| Dec-21 | 06/12/2021 | 13/12/2021 | Ceredigion | 71201 |
| Jan-22 | 17/01/2022 | 24/01/2022 | Chichester | 13803 |
| Feb-22 | 14/02/2022 | 21/02/2022 | Conwy | 71101 |
| Mar-22 | 14/03/2022 | 21/03/2022 | Crawley | 13804 |
| Denbighshire | 71103 | |||
| Dover | 16104 | |||
| Eastbourne | 14102 | |||
| Flintshire | 71104 | |||
| Gwynedd | 71102 | |||
| Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Mon) | 71106 | |||
| Lewes | 14104 | |||
| Merthyr Tydfil | 71404 | |||
| Monmouthshire | 71405 | |||
| Neath Port Talbot | 71302 | |||
| Newport | 71406 | |||
| Oadby & Wigston | 12408 | |||
| Pembrokeshire | 71203 | |||
| Powys | 71204 | |||
| Rhondda Cynon Taff | 71303 | |||
| Swansea | 71304 | |||
| Torfaen | 71407 |
Day of transfer: Tuesday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 20/04/2021 | 27/04/2021 | Adur | 13801 |
| May-21 | 18/05/2021 | 25/05/2021 | Amber Valley | 11001 |
| Jun-21 | 15/06/2021 | 22/06/2021 | Ashfield | 13001 |
| Jul-21 | 20/07/2021 | 27/07/2021 | Bassetlaw | 13002 |
| Aug-21 | 17/08/2021 | 24/08/2021 | Blaby | 12401 |
| Sep-21 | 14/09/2021 | 21/09/2021 | Bolsover | 11002 |
| Oct-21 | 12/10/2021 | 19/10/2021 | Broxtowe | 13003 |
| Nov-21 | 09/11/2021 | 16/11/2021 | Cannock Chase | 13401 |
| Dec-21 | 07/12/2021 | 14/12/2021 | Cardiff | 71403 |
| Jan-22 | 18/01/2022 | 25/01/2022 | Chesterfield | 11003 |
| Feb-22 | 15/02/2022 | 22/02/2022 | Daventry | 12702 |
| Mar-22 | 15/03/2022 | 22/03/2022 | Derby | 11004 |
| Derbyshire Dales | 11009 | |||
| East Staffordshire | 13402 | |||
| Erewash | 11005 | |||
| Folkestone & Hythe | 16109 | |||
| Gravesham | 16105 | |||
| Hastings | 14103 | |||
| Horsham | 13805 | |||
| Maidstone | 16106 | |||
| Medway | 16107 | |||
| Mid Sussex | 13806 | |||
| North East Derbyshire | 11007 | |||
| Rother | 14105 | |||
| Swale | 16110 | |||
| Tonbridge & Malling | 16112 | |||
| Tunbridge Wells | 16113 | |||
| Wealden | 14106 | |||
| Worthing | 13807 | |||
| Vale of Glamorgan | 71305 |
Day of transfer: Wednesday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 21/04/2021 | 28/04/2021 | Basildon | 11501 |
| May-21 | 19/05/2021 | 26/05/2021 | Boston | 12501 |
| Jun-21 | 16/06/2021 | 23/06/2021 | Brecklands | 12601 |
| Jul-21 | 21/07/2021 | 28/07/2021 | Brentwood | 11503 |
| Aug-21 | 18/08/2021 | 25/08/2021 | Broadland | 12602 |
| Sep-21 | 15/09/2021 | 22/09/2021 | Corby | 12701 |
| Oct-21 | 13/10/2021 | 20/10/2021 | East Cambridgeshire | 10502 |
| Nov-21 | 10/11/2021 | 17/11/2021 | East Northamptonshire | 12703 |
| Dec-21 | 08/12/2021 | 15/12/2021 | Gedling | 13004 |
| Jan-22 | 19/01/2022 | 26/01/2022 | Harborough | 12403 |
| Feb-22 | 16/02/2022 | 23/02/2022 | High Peak | 11006 |
| Mar-22 | 16/03/2022 | 23/03/2022 | Hinckley & Bosworth | 12404 |
| Kettering | 12704 | |||
| Leicester | 12405 | |||
| Lichfield | 13403 | |||
| Mansfield | 13005 | |||
| Melton | 12406 | |||
| Newark & Sherwood | 13006 | |||
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 13404 | |||
| North West Leicester | 12407 | |||
| Northampton | 12705 | |||
| Nottingham | 13007 | |||
| Rushcliffe | 13008 | |||
| Rutland | 12409 | |||
| South Derbyshire | 11008 | |||
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 13407 | |||
| Stoke-on-Trent | 13408 | |||
| Tamworth | 13409 | |||
| Thurrock | 11513 | |||
| Wellingborough | 12707 | |||
| West Suffolk | 13508 | |||
| Wrexham | 71105 |
Day of transfer: Thursday
| Relevant Month | Earliest Data Extraction Date | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 22/04/2021 | 29/04/2021 | Babergh | 13501 |
| May-21 | 20/05/2021 | 27/05/2021 | Braintree | 11502 |
| Jun-21 | 17/06/2021 | 24/06/2021 | Cambridge | 10501 |
| Jul-21 | 22/07/2021 | 29/07/2021 | Castle Point | 11504 |
| Aug-21 | 19/08/2021 | 26/08/2021 | Chelmsford | 11505 |
| Sep-21 | 16/09/2021 | 23/09/2021 | East Lindsey | 12502 |
| Oct-21 | 14/10/2021 | 21/10/2021 | Epping Forest | 11507 |
| Nov-21 | 11/11/2021 | 18/11/2021 | East Suffolk | 13509 |
| Dec-21 | 09/12/2021 | 16/12/2021 | Fenland | 10503 |
| Jan-22 | 20/01/2022 | 27/01/2022 | Great Yarmouth | 12603 |
| Feb-22 | 17/02/2022 | 24/02/2022 | Harlow | 11508 |
| Mar-22 | 17/03/2022 | 24/03/2022 | Huntingdonshire | 10504 |
| Ipswich | 13503 | |||
| Lincoln | 12503 | |||
| Maldon | 11509 | |||
| Mid Suffolk | 13504 | |||
| North Kesteven | 12504 | |||
| North Norfolk | 12605 | |||
| North Somerset | 15103 | |||
| Norwich | 12606 | |||
| Peterborough | 10505 | |||
| Rochford | 11510 | |||
| South Cambridge | 10506 | |||
| South Holland | 12505 | |||
| South Kesteven | 12506 | |||
| South Norfolk | 12607 | |||
| Southend-on-Sea | 11511 | |||
| Tendring | 11512 | |||
| Uttlesford | 11514 | |||
| West Lindsey | 12507 | |||
| West Norfolk & Kings Lynn | 12604 |
Annex E
HBMS Self-employed Earnings rules
| Rule | Description |
|---|---|
| HBHB405 | This rule is designed to identify Housing Benefit (HB) claims where the amount of self-assessed earning declared to HB for the HB Customer and/or Partner has not changed for a period of 12 months |
| HBSA002 | This rule is designed to identify a Housing Benefit (HB) customer and/or partner with undeclared Self Assessed (SA) earnings which are less than £10,000 per annum. |
| HBSA003 | This rule is designed to identify HB claimants and/or partners who have declared self-employed earnings which differs from Self-Assessed declarations and result in a potential overpayment of HB. |
| HBSA004 | This rule is designed to identify HB claimants and/or partners who have declared self-employed earnings which differs from Self-Assessed declarations and result in a potential underpayment of HB. |
HBMS rules
| Rule | Description |
|---|---|
| HBDB101 | This rule is designed to identify Housing Benefit (HB) Customers or Partners who have failed to declare that they are in receipt of Industrial Injuries Disability Benefit (IIDB). |
| HBES105 | This rule is designed to identify Housing Benefit (HB) for customer or partners who have stated they are in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Income Related (IR) but there is no match within the ESA system. |
| HBHB001 | This rule is designed to identify concurrent claims to Housing Benefit (HB) by the same person within one Local Authority. |
| HBHB403 | This rule is designed to identify HB/CTB cases with no change to Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit in the last 13 months |
| HBHB501 | This rule is designed to identify Housing Benefit (HB) and Council Tax Benefit (CTB) claims showing a dependant aged 19 and over. |
| HBHB911 | This rule is designed to identify concurrent claims to Housing Benefit (HB) by the same person as a customer at two different LAs. |
| HBIB005 | This rule is designed to identify Housing Benefit (HB) customers who have failed to notify the Local Authority of a change of address (within the UK) using PSCS data. |
| HBIC201 | This rule is designed to identify Housing Benefit (HB) customers or partners who have failed to declare that they are in receipt of Carer’s Allowance (CA). |
| HBIS005 | This rule is designed to identify Housing Benefit (HB) customers who have failed to notify the Local Authority of a change of address. |
| HBIS105 | This rule is designed to identify claims to Housing Benefit (HB) made on the basis that Income Support (IS) is in payment, but no current entitlement to this benefit exists. |
| HBJS055 | This rule is designed to identify Housing Benefit (HB) customers who have failed to notify the Local Authority of a change of address. |
| HBJS105 | This rule is designed to identify claims to Housing Benefit (HB) made on the basis the Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) Income Based (IB) is in payment but no current entitlement to the benefit exists. |
| HBPC005 | This rule is designed to identify a Housing Benefit (HB) for customer or partners (if applicable) falsely declaring that Pension Credit (PC) is in payment. |
| HBRM101 | This rule is designed to identify Housing Benefit (HB) customers who have failed to declare a change of address |
| HBRP103 | This rule is designed to identify customers or partners who fail to declare receipt of Retirement Pension (RP) to Housing Benefit (HB). |
| HBJS212 | This rule is designed to identify fraudulent HB claims made on the basis that JSA [C] is in payment. |
| HBPD001 | This rule is designed to identify customers in an English or Welsh prison who have been or are going to be in prison for 13 weeks or more. |
| HBSP001 | This rule is designed to identify customers in a Scottish prison who have been or are going to be in prison for 13 weeks or more. |
| HBBB001 | This rule is designed to identify Housing Benefit (HB) Customers who have failed to declare payment of a Bereavement Benefit (BB). |
| HBIN004 | This rule is designed to identify failure to notify the Local Authority of the death of a customer. |
| HBUC007 | This rule is designed to identify where Universal Credit Housing Costs and Housing Benefit are in payment at the same time. |
Annex F
Monthly clerical HBMS MI returns timetable 2021 to 2022
| Breaks | Dates |
|---|---|
| End of year | Week commencing 29 March 2021 |
| Summer | Week commencing 28 June 2021 |
| Christmas | Week commencing 20 December 2021 and 27 December 2021 |
Returns to be submitted to hbms@dwp.gov.uk
Week 1: Monday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 06/04/2021 | Blackpool | 12302 |
| May-21 | 04/05/2021 | Bolton | 20101 |
| Jun-21 | 01/06/2021 | Bury | 20102 |
| Jul-21 | 05/07/2021 | Cheshire East UA | 10609 |
| Aug-21 | 02/08/2021 | Cheshire West & Chester UA | 10610 |
| Sep-21 | 31/08/2021 | Chorley | 12304 |
| Oct-21 | 27/09/2021 | Fylde | 12305 |
| Nov-21 | 25/10/2021 | Halton | 10605 |
| Dec-21 | 22/11/2021 | Hyndburn | 12306 |
| Jan-22 | 04/01/2022 | Knowsley | 20201 |
| Feb-22 | 31/01/2022 | Lancaster | 12307 |
| Mar-22 | 28/02/2022 | Liverpool | 20202 |
| Preston | 12309 |
Week 1: Tuesday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 06/04/2021 | Allerdale | 10901 |
| May-21 | 04/05/2021 | Blackburn | 12301 |
| Jun-21 | 01/06/2021 | Carlisle | 10903 |
| Jul-21 | 06/07/2021 | Copeland | 10904 |
| Aug-21 | 03/08/2021 | Oldham | 20104 |
| Sep-21 | 31/08/2021 | Ribble Valley | 12310 |
| Oct-21 | 28/09/2021 | Rochdale | 20105 |
| Nov-21 | 26/10/2021 | Rossendale | 12311 |
| Dec-21 | 23/11/2021 | Salford | 20106 |
| Jan-22 | 04/01/2022 | Sefton | 20204 |
| Feb-22 | 01/02/2022 | South Ribble | 12312 |
| Mar-22 | 01/03/2022 | St Helens | 20203 |
| Stockport | 20107 | ||
| Tameside | 20108 | ||
| Trafford | 20109 | ||
| Warrington | 10608 | ||
| West Lancashire | 12313 | ||
| Wigan | 20110 | ||
| Wyre | 12314 |
Week 1: Wednesday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 07/04/2021 | Barking & Dagenham | 50101 |
| May-21 | 05/05/2021 | Barnet | 50102 |
| Jun-21 | 02/06/2021 | Bexley | 50103 |
| Jul-21 | 07/07/2021 | Brent | 50104 |
| Aug-21 | 04/08/2021 | Bromley | 50105 |
| Sep-21 | 01/09/2021 | Broxbourne | 11901 |
| Oct-21 | 29/09/2021 | Burnley | 12303 |
| Nov-21 | 27/10/2021 | Camden | 40101 |
| Dec-21 | 24/11/2021 | Charnwood | 12402 |
| Jan-22 | 05/01/2022 | Coventry | 20502 |
| Feb-22 | 02/02/2022 | Ealing | 50107 |
| Mar-22 | 02/03/2022 | Enfield | 50108 |
| Hackney | 40103 | ||
| Hammersmith & Fulham | 40104 | ||
| Hart | 11706 | ||
| Havant | 11707 | ||
| Islington | 40105 | ||
| Lambeth | 40107 | ||
| Lewisham | 40108 | ||
| London (City Of) | 30101 | ||
| Mendip | 13301 | ||
| Sheffield | 20304 | ||
| South Oxfordshire | 13103 | ||
| Southwark | 40109 | ||
| Swindon | 13904 | ||
| Vale of White Horse | 13104 | ||
| Welwyn Hatfield | 11910 | ||
| Westminster | 40112 |
Week 1: Thursday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 08/04/2021 | Croydon | 50106 |
| May-21 | 06/05/2021 | Greenwich | 40102 |
| Jun-21 | 03/06/2021 | Haringey | 50109 |
| Jul-21 | 08/07/2021 | Harrow | 50110 |
| Aug-21 | 05/08/2021 | Hillingdon | 50112 |
| Sep-21 | 02/09/2021 | Kensington & Chelsea | 40106 |
| Oct-21 | 30/09/2021 | Kingston upon Thames | 50114 |
| Nov-21 | 28/10/2021 | Manchester | 20103 |
| Dec-21 | 25/11/2021 | Merton | 50115 |
| Jan-22 | 06/01/2022 | Newham | 50116 |
| Feb-22 | 03/02/2022 | Redbridge | 50117 |
| Mar-22 | 03/03/2022 | Richmond upon Thames | 50118 |
| Sandwell | 20504 | ||
| Sutton | 50119 | ||
| Tower Hamlets | 40110 |
Week 2: Monday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 12/04/2021 | Barnsley | 20301 |
| May-21 | 10/05/2021 | Bradford | 20601 |
| Jun-21 | 07/06/2021 | Calderdale | 20602 |
| Jul-21 | 12/07/2021 | Doncaster | 20302 |
| Aug-21 | 09/08/2021 | East Riding of Yorkshire | 17001 |
| Sep-21 | 06/09/2021 | Eden | 10905 |
| Oct-21 | 04/10/2021 | Havering | 50111 |
| Nov-21 | 01/11/2021 | Kingston upon Hull | 17002 |
| Dec-21 | 29/11/2021 | Kirklees | 20603 |
| Jan-22 | 10/01/2022 | Plymouth | 11105 |
| Feb-22 | 07/02/2022 | Rotherham | 20303 |
| Mar-22 | 07/03/2022 | South Lakeland | 10906 |
| South Tyneside | 20404 | ||
| Sunderland | 20405 |
Week 2: Tuesday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 13/04/2021 | Darlington | 11302 |
| May-21 | 11/05/2021 | Dudley | 20503 |
| Jun-21 | 08/06/2021 | Hambleton | 17902 |
| Jul-21 | 13/07/2021 | Harrogate | 17903 |
| Aug-21 | 10/08/2021 | Hartlepool | 15701 |
| Sep-21 | 07/09/2021 | Leeds | 20604 |
| Oct-21 | 05/10/2021 | Middlesbrough | 15702 |
| Nov-21 | 02/11/2021 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | 20402 |
| Dec-21 | 30/11/2021 | North East Lincolnshire | 17003 |
| Jan-22 | 11/01/2022 | North Lincolnshire | 17004 |
| Feb-22 | 08/02/2022 | North Tyneside | 20403 |
| Mar-22 | 08/03/2022 | Northumberland UA | 12807 |
| Ryedale | 17905 | ||
| Scarborough | 17906 | ||
| Selby | 17907 | ||
| Stockton-on-Tees | 15704 | ||
| Wakefield | 20605 | ||
| York | 17908 |
Week 2: Wednesday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 14/04/2021 | Aylesbury Vale | 10401 |
| May-21 | 12/05/2021 | Basingstoke & Deane | 11701 |
| Jun-21 | 09/06/2021 | Bedford | 10203 |
| Jul-21 | 14/07/2021 | Central Bedfordshire UA | 10205 |
| Aug-21 | 11/08/2021 | Cheltenham | 11601 |
| Sep-21 | 08/09/2021 | Cherwell | 13101 |
| Oct-21 | 06/10/2021 | Chiltern | 10402 |
| Nov-21 | 03/11/2021 | Colchester | 11506 |
| Dec-21 | 01/12/2021 | Cotswold | 11602 |
| Jan-22 | 12/01/2022 | Craven | 17901 |
| Feb-22 | 09/02/2022 | Dacorum | 11902 |
| Mar-22 | 09/03/2022 | Durham UA | 11309 |
| Forest of Dean | 11603 | ||
| Gateshead | 20401 | ||
| Gloucester | 11604 | ||
| Hertsmere | 11904 | ||
| Luton | 10201 | ||
| Milton Keynes | 10403 | ||
| Oxford | 13102 | ||
| Richmondshire | 17904 | ||
| South Buckinghamshire | 10404 | ||
| South Northamptonshire | 12706 | ||
| St Albans | 11906 | ||
| Stevenage | 11907 | ||
| Stroud | 11605 | ||
| Tewkesbury | 11606 | ||
| Three Rivers | 11908 | ||
| Watford | 11909 | ||
| West Oxfordshire | 13105 | ||
| Wiltshire UA | 13906 | ||
| Wycombe | 10405 |
Week 2: Thursday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 15/04/2021 | Barrow-in-Furness | 10902 |
| May-21 | 13/05/2021 | East Hampshire | 11702 |
| Jun-21 | 10/06/2021 | Eastleigh | 11703 |
| Jul-21 | 15/07/2021 | Elmbridge | 13601 |
| Aug-21 | 12/08/2021 | Epsom & Ewell | 13602 |
| Sep-21 | 09/09/2021 | Fareham | 11704 |
| Oct-21 | 07/10/2021 | Gosport | 11705 |
| Nov-21 | 04/11/2021 | Guildford | 13603 |
| Dec-21 | 02/12/2021 | Isle of Wight | 12103 |
| Jan-22 | 13/01/2022 | Mole Valley | 13604 |
| Feb-22 | 10/02/2022 | New Forest | 11708 |
| Mar-22 | 10/03/2022 | Portsmouth | 11709 |
| Reading | 10303 | ||
| Redcar & Cleveland | 15703 | ||
| Reigate & Banstead | 13605 | ||
| Runnymede | 13606 | ||
| Rushmoor | 11710 | ||
| Solihull | 20505 | ||
| Southampton | 11711 | ||
| Spelthorne | 13607 | ||
| Surrey Heath | 13608 | ||
| Tandridge | 13609 | ||
| Test Valley | 11712 | ||
| Waltham Forest | 50120 | ||
| Waverley | 13610 | ||
| West Berkshire | 10302 | ||
| Winchester | 11713 | ||
| Windsor & Maidenhead | 10305 | ||
| Woking | 13611 | ||
| Wokingham | 10306 |
Week 3: Monday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 19/04/2021 | Bournemouth | 11201 |
| May-21 | 17/05/2021 | Christchurch | 11202 |
| Jun-21 | 14/06/2021 | Cornwall UA | 10807 |
| Jul-21 | 19/07/2021 | East Devon | 11101 |
| Aug-21 | 16/08/2021 | East Dorset | 11208 |
| Sep-21 | 13/09/2021 | Exeter | 11102 |
| Oct-21 | 11/10/2021 | North Devon | 11104 |
| Nov-21 | 08/11/2021 | North Dorset | 11203 |
| Dec-21 | 06/12/2021 | Poole | 11204 |
| Jan-22 | 17/01/2022 | Purbeck | 11205 |
| Feb-22 | 14/02/2022 | Slough | 10304 |
| Mar-22 | 14/03/2022 |
Week 3: Tuesday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 20/04/2021 | Bath & North East Somerset | 15101 |
| May-21 | 18/05/2021 | Bracknell Forest | 10301 |
| Jun-21 | 15/06/2021 | Dartford | 16103 |
| Jul-21 | 20/07/2021 | East Hertfordshire | 11903 |
| Aug-21 | 17/08/2021 | Herefordshire | 18102 |
| Sep-21 | 14/09/2021 | Sedgemoor | 13302 |
| Oct-21 | 12/10/2021 | Sevenoaks | 16108 |
| Nov-21 | 09/11/2021 | South Gloucestershire | 15104 |
| Dec-21 | 07/12/2021 | South Hams | 11106 |
| Jan-22 | 18/01/2022 | South Somerset | 13305 |
| Feb-22 | 15/02/2022 | Stafford | 13406 |
| Mar-22 | 15/03/2022 | Taunton Deane | 13303 |
| Teignbridge | 11107 | ||
| Thanet | 16111 | ||
| Torbay | 11108 | ||
| Torridge | 11109 | ||
| Wandsworth | 40111 | ||
| West Devon | 11110 | ||
| West Dorset | 11206 | ||
| West Somerset | 13304 | ||
| Weymouth & Portland | 11207 | ||
| Wirral | 20205 |
Week 3: Wednesday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 21/04/2021 | Birmingham | 20501 | |
| May-21 | 19/05/2021 | Bristol | 15102 | |
| Jun-21 | 16/06/2021 | Dundee | 101902 | |
| Jul-21 | 21/07/2021 | East Dunbartonshire | 101802 | |
| Aug-21 | 18/08/2021 | Malvern Hills | 18103 | |
| Sep-21 | 15/09/2021 | Mid Devon | 11103 | |
| Oct-21 | 13/10/2021 | North Hertfordshire | 11905 | |
| Nov-21 | 10/11/2021 | North Warwickshire | 13701 | |
| Dec-21 | 08/12/2021 | Nuneaton & Bedworth | 13702 | |
| Jan-22 | 19/01/2022 | Rugby | 13703 | |
| Feb-22 | 16/02/2022 | Shropshire UA | 13207 | |
| Mar-22 | 16/03/2022 | South Staffordshire | 13405 | |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 13704 | |||
| Telford & Wrekin | 13206 | |||
| Walsall | 20506 | |||
| Warwick | 13705 | |||
| Wolverhampton | 20507 | |||
| Worcester | 18105 | |||
| Wychavon | 18106 | |||
| Wyre Forest | 18107 |
Week 3: Thursday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 22/04/2021 | Aberdeen | 101501 |
| May-21 | 20/05/2021 | Aberdeenshire | 101502 |
| Jun-21 | 17/06/2021 | Angus | 101901 |
| Jul-21 | 22/07/2021 | Argyll & Bute | 101801 |
| Aug-21 | 19/08/2021 | Bromsgrove | 18101 |
| Sep-21 | 16/09/2021 | Clackmannanshire | 101201 |
| Oct-21 | 14/10/2021 | Dumfries & Galloway | 101301 |
| Nov-21 | 11/11/2021 | East Ayrshire | 101806 |
| Dec-21 | 09/12/2021 | East Lothian | 101702 |
| Jan-22 | 20/01/2022 | East Renfrewshire | 101808 |
| Feb-22 | 17/02/2022 | Edinburgh | 101701 |
| Mar-22 | 17/03/2022 | Falkirk | 101202 |
| Fife | 101401 | ||
| Glasgow | 101809 | ||
| Highland | 101601 | ||
| Hounslow | 50113 | ||
| Inverclyde | 101810 | ||
| Midlothian | 101703 | ||
| Moray | 101503 | ||
| North Ayrshire | 101807 | ||
| North Lanarkshire | 101805 | ||
| Orkney Islands | 90101 | ||
| Pendle | 12308 | ||
| Perth & Kinross | 101903 | ||
| Redditch | 18104 | ||
| Renfrewshire | 101812 | ||
| Scottish Borders | 101101 | ||
| Shetland Islands | 90102 | ||
| South Ayrshire | 101811 | ||
| South Lanarkshire | 101804 | ||
| Stirling | 101203 | ||
| West Dunbartonshire | 101803 | ||
| West Lothian | 101704 | ||
| Western Isles (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) | 90103 |
Week 4: Monday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 26/04/2021 | Arun | 13802 |
| May-21 | 24/05/2021 | Ashford | 16101 |
| Jun-21 | 21/06/2021 | Blaenau Gwent | 71401 |
| Jul-21 | 26/07/2021 | Bridgend | 71301 |
| Aug-21 | 23/08/2021 | Brighton & Hove | 14101 |
| Sep-21 | 20/09/2021 | Caerphilly | 71402 |
| Oct-21 | 18/10/2021 | Canterbury | 16102 |
| Nov-21 | 15/11/2021 | Carmarthenshire | 71202 |
| Dec-21 | 13/12/2021 | Ceredigion | 71201 |
| Jan-22 | 24/01/2022 | Chichester | 13803 |
| Feb-22 | 21/02/2022 | Conwy | 71101 |
| Mar-22 | 21/03/2022 | Crawley | 13804 |
| Denbighshire | 71103 | ||
| Dover | 16104 | ||
| Eastbourne | 14102 | ||
| Flintshire | 71104 | ||
| Gwynedd | 71102 | ||
| Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Mon) | 71106 | ||
| Lewes | 14104 | ||
| Merthyr Tydfil | 71404 | ||
| Monmouthshire | 71405 | ||
| Neath Port Talbot | 71302 | ||
| Newport | 71406 | ||
| Oadby & Wigston | 12408 | ||
| Pembrokeshire | 71203 | ||
| Powys | 71204 | ||
| Rhondda Cynon Taff | 71303 | ||
| Swansea | 71304 | ||
| Torfaen | 71407 |
Week 4: Tuesday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 27/04/2021 | Adur | 13801 | |
| May-21 | 25/05/2021 | Amber Valley | 11001 | |
| Jun-21 | 22/06/2021 | Ashfield | 13001 | |
| Jul-21 | 27/07/2021 | Bassetlaw | 13002 | |
| Aug-21 | 24/08/2021 | Blaby | 12401 | |
| Sep-21 | 21/09/2021 | Bolsover | 11002 | |
| Oct-21 | 19/10/2021 | Broxtowe | 13003 | |
| Nov-21 | 16/11/2021 | Cannock Chase | 13401 | |
| Dec-21 | 14/12/2021 | Cardiff | 71403 | |
| Jan-22 | 25/01/2022 | Chesterfield | 11003 | |
| Feb-22 | 22/02/2022 | Daventry | 12702 | |
| Mar-22 | 22/03/2022 | Derby | 11004 | |
| Derbyshire Dales | 11009 | |||
| East Staffordshire | 13402 | |||
| Erewash | 11005 | |||
| Folkestone & Hythe | 16109 | |||
| Gravesham | 16105 | |||
| Hastings | 14103 | |||
| Horsham | 13805 | |||
| Maidstone | 16106 | |||
| Medway | 16107 | |||
| Mid Sussex | 13806 | |||
| North East Derbyshire | 11007 | |||
| Rother | 14105 | |||
| Swale | 16110 | |||
| Tonbridge & Malling | 16112 | |||
| Tunbridge Wells | 16113 | |||
| Wealden | 14106 | |||
| Worthing | 13807 | |||
| Vale of Glamorgan | 71305 |
Week 4: Wednesday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 28/04/2021 | Basildon | 11501 |
| May-21 | 26/05/2021 | Boston | 12501 |
| Jun-21 | 23/06/2021 | Brecklands | 12601 |
| Jul-21 | 28/07/2021 | Brentwood | 11503 |
| Aug-21 | 25/08/2021 | Broadland | 12602 |
| Sep-21 | 22/09/2021 | Corby | 12701 |
| Oct-21 | 20/10/2021 | East Cambridgeshire | 10502 |
| Nov-21 | 17/11/2021 | East Northamptonshire | 12703 |
| Dec-21 | 15/12/2021 | Gedling | 13004 |
| Jan-22 | 26/01/2022 | Harborough | 12403 |
| Feb-22 | 23/02/2022 | High Peak | 11006 |
| Mar-22 | 23/03/2022 | Hinckley & Bosworth | 12404 |
| Kettering | 12704 | ||
| Leicester | 12405 | ||
| Lichfield | 13403 | ||
| Mansfield | 13005 | ||
| Melton | 12406 | ||
| Newark & Sherwood | 13006 | ||
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 13404 | ||
| North West Leicester | 12407 | ||
| Northampton | 12705 | ||
| Nottingham | 13007 | ||
| Rushcliffe | 13008 | ||
| Rutland | 12409 | ||
| South Derbyshire | 11008 | ||
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 13407 | ||
| Stoke-on-Trent | 13408 | ||
| Tamworth | 13409 | ||
| Thurrock | 11513 | ||
| Wellingborough | 12707 | ||
| West Suffolk | 13508 | ||
| Wrexham | 71105 |
Week 4: Thursday
| Relevant Month | Data Transfer Date | Local Authority Name | Local Authority Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | 29/04/2021 | Babergh | 13501 |
| May-21 | 27/05/2021 | Braintree | 11502 |
| Jun-21 | 24/06/2021 | Cambridge | 10501 |
| Jul-21 | 29/07/2021 | Castle Point | 11504 |
| Aug-21 | 26/08/2021 | Chelmsford | 11505 |
| Sep-21 | 23/09/2021 | East Lindsey | 12502 |
| Oct-21 | 21/10/2021 | Epping Forest | 11507 |
| Nov-21 | 18/11/2021 | East Suffolk | 13509 |
| Dec-21 | 16/12/2021 | Fenland | 10503 |
| Jan-22 | 27/01/2022 | Great Yarmouth | 12603 |
| Feb-22 | 24/02/2022 | Harlow | 11508 |
| Mar-22 | 24/03/2022 | Huntingdonshire | 10504 |
| Ipswich | 13503 | ||
| Lincoln | 12503 | ||
| Maldon | 11509 | ||
| Mid Suffolk | 13504 | ||
| North Kesteven | 12504 | ||
| North Norfolk | 12605 | ||
| North Somerset | 15103 | ||
| Norwich | 12606 | ||
| Peterborough | 10505 | ||
| Rochford | 11510 | ||
| South Cambridge | 10506 | ||
| South Holland | 12505 | ||
| South Kesteven | 12506 | ||
| South Norfolk | 12607 | ||
| Southend-on-Sea | 11511 | ||
| Tendring | 11512 | ||
| Uttlesford | 11514 | ||
| West Lindsey | 12507 | ||
| West Norfolk & Kings Lynn | 12604 |