Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting information for the period January 2022 to present (20/09/2025):

1. A list of all public consultations, resident surveys, or citizens’ panels/assemblies carried out by or on behalf of the council, including the topic and dates.

2. The total number of responses or participants for each.

3. Copies of any final reports or summaries produced (direct links acceptable also).

4. Details of how the findings were used in council decision-making or strategy.

5. The total spend on consultations, surveys, or panels in this period, including payments to external contractors.