1. The total spending by your Council on consultants in the financial year 2023/24.
Jan to Dec 2023 £1,911,621.71

2. A list of the consultants you paid during the financial year 2023/24 with details giving a breakdown of how much each one was paid and, if possible, a brief description of each project they were working on on your behalf.
Apr-23 Independent Foster Panel Chair

Apr-23 to Jun-23 Children's Services Consultant

Apr-23 to Nov-23
Leisure Consultant
DM Upgrade Specialist

Apr-23 to Mar-24
LA representative/ RE advisor to the SACRE
Consultant, Children's Services

Apr-23 to Jan-24
Consultant Educational Psychologist
Consultant Educational Psychologist

Apr-23 to Sep-23 Highways & Transport Consultant

May-23 to Nov-23 Northgate Consultant

May-23 to Mar-24
Cycle/Scooter Instructor/Dr Bike
Cycle/Scooter Instructor/Dr Bike
Cycle/Scooter Instructor/Dr Bike
Cycle/Scooter Instructor/Dr Bike
Cycle/Scooter Instructor/Dr Bike
Cycle/Scooter Instructor/Dr Bike

Jun-23 Highways & Transport Consultant

Jul-23 to Dec-23 Highways & Transport Consultant

Sep-23 Educational Psychologist

Aug-23 Children's Services Consultant

Nov-23 Capital Schemes Project Manager

Dec-23 Capital Schemes Project Manager

Dec-23 to Mar-24
Leisure Consultant
DM Upgrade Specialist

Jan-24 to Mar-24 Public Health Registrar

Mar-24
Cycle/Scooter Instructor/Dr Bike Cycle/Scooter Instructor/Dr Bike
WSP Contractor