I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

1. How many councils have you formally collaborated with on climate action initiatives in the past 12 months?

2. Do you have a formal process for sharing information and best practices with other councils? If yes, please provide a link to the documentation outlining this process.

3. Do you have a dedicated team or individual responsible for monitoring climate action initiatives undertaken by other councils?

4. Do you subscribe to any databases, newsletters, or other resources that provide updates on other councils' climate actions? If yes, please list them.

5. How many public consultations or surveys related to climate action have you conducted in the past 12 months?

6. What percentage of businesses in your jurisdiction have been formally engaged in your climate action plans?

7. Do you have a scoring or ranking system for prioritising climate actions? If yes, please provide a link to the documentation outlining this system. If no, how do you currently prioritise potential actions?

8. What are the most significant barriers you face in implementing climate action initiatives?

9. Do you have a formal process for discovering, evaluating and adopting climate solutions from private sector suppliers? If yes, please provide a link to the documentation outlining this process.

10. How many people in the council have roles that focus on environmental issues? Please provide job titles and an indication of whether they are part or full time roles. If these could be listed in order of seniority it would also be helpful.

11. What percentage of your annual budget is specifically allocated for climate action initiatives?

12. Do you have a sustainable procurement policy? If yes, please provide a link to the policy document.

13. Do you have any case studies highlighting successful climate action initiatives? If yes, please provide links.