1. How much are you expecting to spend on energy costs this winter (October – April) compared to the same period last year?
Approximately £600k more but this is very much behaviours / weather dependant.

2. Are you planning to cancel or spend less than the year before on festive events or decorations because of costs? These include but are not limited to Christmas lights, bonfire night, Christmas markets, Christmas trees, etc.
No

3. How much money are you projected to save if the council cancels any festive events or decorations?
Not applicable

4. Are you planning to spend less on other council services, such as street lighting, than in 2021 to save energy and fuel costs? What changes have you made?
No

5. Has the council decided to close any of its community spaces such as halls, libraries and leisure centres, either temporarily or permanently for the remainder of 2022 and/or 2023 to reduce energy and fuel costs?
This is part of a continual properties upgrade plan, ongoing

6. If so, how many community spaces will close and how much money does the council estimate this will save on its energy and fuel costs? Please can you include the type of community space in your response.
We anticipate closing three community spaces over the next year which will in part be replaced by other community spaces. We anticipate saving c£20k on this process but this will not represent actual cost savings due to increased energy costs.