According to the borrowing and investment live table, as of 31 December 2023, the council’s outstanding borrowing relating to loans from other local authorities was £70,000,000 (short- and long-term), and the council’s investment in loans to other local authorities was £60,000,000.

I am writing in terms of the New Road & Street Works Act for information on which Utility had an opening notice/permit to carry out street works (excavation) outside:

142 Fleetham Gardens,
Lower Earley,
Reading,
Berkshire,
RG6 4BY

1.
a) Can you tell me how many trees the council has ordered to be removed in the last 10 years?

I would be grateful if you would confirm the following please in relation to the California Crossroads project:

1. How much has the works so far completed cost?
The project is still in construction and therefore we cannot provide this information

1. Does the council have a contract with an external party for out of home advertising? For example, on bus shelters and street furniture.
No

If the answer is yes, please can you share the following details:
2. Who is the contract with? N/A

Under the FOI Act 2000 I am requesting the following information:

I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information. Please may you provide me with:

Despite routinely carrying out important and vital work to support their communities, local councils are facing significant funding challenges.

1. Please supply for each ward in WBC the total number of ballots cast in the election held on 2 May 2024.