Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I request the following recorded information. Please treat the items below as a formal FOI request:
A. Council Tax and Budget Allocation
1. A full breakdown of how council tax revenue is allocated across all service areas for the most recent financial year.
2. All internal reports, financial assessments, or briefing papers used to justify the proposed 9% council tax increase.
3. Any documentation submitted to central government requesting permission to exceed the 4.99% cap, including supporting evidence.
4. Minutes, agendas, or decision papers from Council meetings where the 9% increase was discussed, proposed, or approved.
B. Road Maintenance Policy, Spending, and Quality Control
1. The Council’s current road maintenance policy, including inspection frequency, repair standards, and prioritisation criteria.
2. The total annual budget allocated to road maintenance and repairs for each of the past three financial years.
3. Any road condition surveys, assessments, or reports produced in the last three years.
4. A list of roads repaired or resurfaced in the past two years, including the cost of each project.
5. Documentation outlining the process for approving road repairs, including quality control procedures and sign off requirements.
6. Records of inspections carried out following road repairs over the past two years.
7. Any reports, audits, or assessments relating to failed or substandard repairs, including actions taken against contractors where applicable.