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Freedom of Information Request

FOI: Bedbug Infestations

Received: 8 August 2024

Hello, I am a journalist for the BBC and a I am writing to you to request the following information. Specifically, I would like to request:1. The total number of domestic/residential visits (excluding commercial premises) to address bedbug infestations in the last three years:2021, 2022, 20232. The total amount spent on pest control service visits to addresses with bedbug infestations in the last three years:Total cost spent (residential only)2021, 2022, 20233. Please state how much you charge for bedbug treatments for a domestic property (or if it is free), for householders that do not qualify for a discount: 4: Does the council pay for bedbug treatments for the homes it owns (tenanted)? Yes or No? If so, a) What is the total amount spent on pest control service visits to addresses with bedbug infestations in the last three years for council-owned homes?2021, 2022, 2023If there are any parts to this request you do not hold information for or can not answer the question for any reason, please answer the questions that you do hold information for.

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  • Response (some not held) - application/pdf - Download