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Business travel expenses
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1. I would like to request information on Business travel expenses paid by WBC to staff, Councillors, MPs and the Mayor. Who was the expense paid to (Councillor..etc), reason, how much and the journey. Did the journey begin and end at home? Was the journey subject to WBCs Travel Policy. Please can I go back two years?
a) Total spend:
1st April 2024-31st March 2025:
Members (Councillors): 380.49
Employees: 295,167.77
1st April 2025-31st March 2026:
Members (Councillors): 516.82
Employees: 297,703.21
b) Reason for expense: Reimburse members and employees for travel costs related to their roles
c) Did the journey begin and end at home: Not available
d) Was the journey subject to WBC Terms and Conditions: Yes
