I am writing to request the following information from the council on its Christmas spending over the last 8 years and its current budget for this year’s festivities. Please may you provide me with:

1. The council’s total expenditure for Christmas decorations and events for every year from 2016 – 2023

2. How much the council budgeted for Christmas decorations and events for every year from 2016 – 2023

3. How much the council has budgeted for Christmas decorations and events for 2024

4. The councils 2024 Christmas budget broken down by category (Lights, Trees, events)