1. Has your local authority held, or does it plan to hold, a Christmas lights switch-on or similar event in October, November or December 2025?
This is handled by the Town and Parish Councils in the Borough. Information is usually available on their websites. For example;
https://www.wokingham-tc.gov.uk/council_events/dressing-the-christmas-tree/
https://www.earley-tc.gov.uk/2023/11/24/christmas-lights-switch-on-winnersh-saturday-2nd-december/

If no, then no further questions apply and, to save you time, a response simply stating "No" will suffice. If you can advise which organisation has organised a switch-on in your area, then please either forward this request to their FOI team and let me know you have done so, or provide the relevant contact details. If yes, then please confirm the following:
2. Who performed (or will perform) the switch-on and/or who performed (or will perform) at the event?
Not applicable.

3. Were they (or will they be) paid a fee to do so? If so, how much were they paid (or will they be paid)? If more than one person was involved, please provide a breakdown.
Not applicable.

4. Were (or will) any expenses be paid, either in addition to any fee or instead of a fee? If so, please provide a breakdown of these.
Not applicable.