The independence of scrutiny committees and audit committees has been identified in a number of Public Interest Reports as being an important factor in facilitating meaningful scrutiny and challenge within local authorities.

The information I'm requesting is regarding the software contracts that the organisation uses, for the following fields.
• Enterprise Resource Planning Software Solution (ERP):

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

1. How many children have been removed from families and taken into foster care within the last 5 years within your councils district?
In the last 5 years (2019-2023), 27 children who were subject to an Interim Care Order had their first placement in foster care.

Financial year 2022/23

1. Did you have an underspend in the early years block for funded places at the end of 2022/23?
Yes.

If yes, please give amount of underspend.
£181,582.00

1. Who is your Housing Management Software supplier?
NEC

2. When does the contract expire?
29/02/2028

We are currently conducting research analysing UK data about the following topics: mental health, careers & jobs and sustainability and I was wondering if you could help us by sending us the most updated data you have about the Wokingham Council.

In accordance with the provisions specified within the above Act I hereby request the following information. Information Requested;

1. A copy of all Non Domestic Rates Completion Notices served in the borough since 01/06/2023 or list of addresses showing the same information.

1. What is cost to WBC of a green recycling bag?
The costs for purchasing the bags varies due to material prices. The last order for recycling bags were £1.97 per unit.

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and would be very grateful for your help please.