Overview

In total, 24 local authorities based in the West Midlands responded to the NRLA's Freedom of Information request and are displayed in the index table below scored from top performing and lowest performing. 

How the data is scored

PRS Housing Units	Matrix Score
0-2500=	20 points
2500-5000=	14 points
5000-10,000=	10 points
10,000-15,000=	5 points
15,000-30,000=	2 points
30,000+	0 points

 

Stock Condition Survey Years	Matrix Score
2020+	20 points
2017-2019	14 points
2014-2016	10 points
2010-2013	5 points
2005-2009	2 points
Prior to 2005	0 points

 

Mandatory Licensing Cost	Matrix Score
<£100 & >£300	20 points
<£300 & >£500	14 points
<£500 & >£700	10 points
<£700 & >£900	5 points
<£900 & >£1500	2 points
£1500+	0 points

 

Mandatory Licensing Processing Time	Matrix Score
22-44 working days	20 points
44-66 working days	14 points
66-132 working days	10 points
132-198 working days	5 points
198-264 working days	2 points
264 working days+	0 points

 

Mandatory Licensing Inspection Policy	Matrix Score
Yes	20 points
No	0 points

 

For local authorities which did not or could not provide information to FOI requests, they have been marked as "Not Scored" (N/S). Because of non answers, this had an impact on their overall score in the index table.