Important notes: * This letter can be posted, emailed or taken in person to the council * Get independent advice. Shelter’s national helpline is 0808 800 4444. Or search for a legal aid provider online at https://www.gov.uk/check-legal-aid * Information about the help councils must give you is available at http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice [Your address] Tel: [Your email address] Email: [Your telephone number] [Council department, e.g. Housing Options Team] [Council address] [Date] By [hand / post / email to [insert email address]] Dear Sir/Madam Homeless review request I would be grateful if you would: * Review the decision you made on my homelessness application on [insert date of decision]. * Confirm the date by which I must provide my reasons for asking for the review and provide any additional information. * Send me a copy of my homelessness and housing waiting list file records (including any records held electronically). [Insert the following sentence if you’re occupying temporary accommodation provided by the council] Please also confirm whether you will continue to provide temporary accommodation until the review is completed. I intend to obtain independent legal advice. Yours faithfully [Insert name] E_HLESS_S202_REVIEW_01 From homeless applicant to council Request for review of decision on homelessness application