FOI002052 EIR Environmental Protection/Waste/Highways

FORMAL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST
(Submitted under Freedom of Information Act 2000 - 20 working day response required)

I formally request disclosure of the following information relating to noise and traffic management in residential areas adjacent to waste facilities:

1. Noise Monitoring Infrastructure:
- Complete inventory of noise monitoring equipment locations within RBWM jurisdiction
- Technical specifications, calibration schedules, and accuracy certifications for all noise monitoring devices
- Decibel readings data for the last 3 years from all monitoring locations in Maidenhead
- Equipment maintenance records and replacement schedules for noise monitoring systems

2. Traffic Speed Monitoring:
- All speed monitoring data for Vicus Way and Tip Lane for the last 3 years
- Records of Neil Walter's commitment to implement speed monitoring on Vicus Way (dates, communications, implementation timeline)
- Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) restriction enforcement records - violations issued vs. violations observed
- Traffic calming measures assessment reports for residential areas near industrial facilities

3. Performance Standards and KPIs:
- Written policy documents defining maximum acceptable decibel levels for commercial vehicle operations near residential buildings
- Response time targets for noise pollution complaints and actual performance data
- Enforcement action thresholds and penalty structures for noise violations
- Success metrics and comparative performance data vs. other Berkshire councils

4. Staff Training and Competency:
- Training records for Environmental Protection officers on noise pollution law and assessment methodology
- Professional qualifications and certification requirements for staff conducting noise investigations
- Legal guidance documents provided to staff regarding statutory nuisance thresholds for noise complaints

5. Enforcement and Compliance Data:
- Number of noise complaints received in the last 3 years (by location, source type, resolution status)
- Number of statutory nuisance notices served for noise pollution (by type and location)
- Revenue collected from noise pollution fines vs. investigation and enforcement costs
- Budget allocation for noise pollution monitoring vs. actual expenditure

6. Cross-Department Coordination:
- Meeting minutes and correspondence between Environmental Protection, Highways, and Planning departments regarding noise management near waste facilities
- Communication records with Serco Limited regarding traffic management and noise control obligations
- Policy documents addressing cumulative environmental impacts (noise + odour + traffic) in residential areas

7. Legal and Insurance Records:
- Legal advice obtained regarding noise pollution enforcement and statutory nuisance investigations
- Insurance claims or notifications related to noise pollution complaints or potential litigation
- Risk assessments for environmental enforcement activities near permitted waste facilities