Freedom of information (FOI) releases from Herefordshire Council

This is a disclosure log of Herefordshire Council's responses to freedom of information (FOI) or environmental information regulations (EIR) requests that might be of wider public interest.

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  1. Section 38/278 Agreements

    Can you provide an up to date list of all roads within Herefordshire that currently have Section 38 or Section 278 highway agreements in relation to them?

    Published: 16 May 2024

  2. Residential noise complaints in the last 3 years

    I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information. Specifically, I would like to request:

    1. The total number of noise complaints from residential properties received in the last three years.

    2. The total number of noise abatement orders issued, and the number of fines issued (and value).

    Published: 16 May 2024

  3. Prosecutions under Consumer Protection Unfair Trading Regs 2008 for 1/1/2021 - 31/12/2023

    This is a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and all other rights to (and guidance in respect of) information.

    It relates to criminal proceedings under the Consumer Protection Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 ('the Regulations") and to the period between 1st January 2021 and 31st December 2023.

    Please state in respect of each calendar year 2021, 2022 and 2023:

    (1) The total number of prosecutions commenced by your council under regulations 8,9,10, 11 and 12 of the Regulations - a breakdown between regulations is not required under this first request.

    (2) The total number of prosecutions commenced by your council under regulations 10 Regulations (whether solely under regulation 10 or under regulation 10 and other regulations).

    Published: 15 May 2024

  4. Swap to Stop scheme contract

    I would like to make the following FOI requests.

    1. The names of the manufacturers that have contracts with your council to supply a) disposable vapes/e-cigarettes, and b)refillable vapes/e-cigarettes, under the NHS Swap to Stop scheme

    2.⁠ ⁠The total number of a) disposable vapes/e-cigarettes, and b) refillable vapes/e-cigarettes given out by the council under the NHS Swap to Stop scheme

    3.⁠ ⁠The value of the contracts awarded by your council to manufacturers of a) disposable vapes/e-cigarettes, and b)refillable vapes/e-cigarettes, under the NHS Swap to Stop scheme.

    Published: 14 May 2024

  5. Financial software, in particular for council maintained schools

    Regarding the Council's next financial software tender, in particular for the software you use for your maintained schools.

    Could you please let me know the below in relation to this:

    • Supplier Name

    • Spend (Total, Annual or contract value)

    • Contract Duration

    • Contract Extensions

    • Contract Start Date

    • Contract Expiry Date

    • Contract Description [Please provide me with as much detail as possible.]

    • Contact Owner (Person that manages the contract register)

    Published: 14 May 2024

  6. Local Welfare Assistance Scheme

    1. What was the total spend on your scheme in 2023/24?

    2. How many applications did you receive to this scheme in 2023/24?

    3. How many applications were successful in 2023/24?

    4. What percentage of your entire scheme (including food, fuel and furniture support) was delivered via: · Cash · Vouchers · In-kind provision of goods

    5. How much was spent on the provision of furniture, white goods and furnishings (including flooring and window coverings) in 2023/24? This includes cash, vouchers and the provision of the item itself.

    6. What percentage of your furniture and appliance spend only was: · Cash · Vouchers · Provision of the item itself

    7. (a) What percentage of your 2023/24 spend was funded by your core spending power (as opposed to additional Govt. funding provided via Section 31 grants, such as the Household Support Fund)

    (b) What percentage of your 2023/24 spend came from the Household Support Fund?

    (c) What other sources did you use to fund your LWA scheme in 2023/24 and what percentage of the scheme did each source make up respectively?

    8. What is your budget for 2024/25?

    9. What percentage of your 2024/25 budget is funded by your core spending power? If this budget is not 100% core funded, how is the remaining budget funded?

    10. If your LWA budget for 2024/25 is smaller than in 2023/24, what percentage of the reduction is due to the expectation that the Household Support Fund would not be renewed?

    The current tranche of the Household Support Fund is due to end on 31 September 2024. If no further funding is provided by central government after this date, how will this affect the funding for your Local Welfare Provision scheme from October 2024 to March 2025? Please select one of the below:

    We will spend more on our Local Welfare Scheme

    It will have no impact,

    spending will remain at the same level throughout the year

    Our local welfare provision budget will be reduced by: 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% - Include an estimate of the reduction here: _______

    There will be no local welfare provision - we will close our scheme on 1 October 2024

    If you have any further comments about LWA support or the Household Support Fund, please share it here.

    Published: 14 May 2024

  7. Number of claims from people over the last five years due to injuries from pavements

    I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information:

    The number of claims from people over the last five years due to injuries from pavements (such as uneven or dangerous pavements).

    Published: 13 May 2024

  8. Total spend on anti-terrorism bollards

    Total spent on the "anti-terrorism bollards", including installation and possible / predicted maintenance costs.

    Published: 13 May 2024

  9. Specialist education services for deaf.hearing impaired children 2023/24

    Please find attached a Freedom of Information request regarding specialist education services for deaf/hearing impaired children 2023/24.

    Published: 13 May 2024

  10. AI in Recruitment

    I am seeking information in relation to the use of AI in recruitment processes.

    Does Herefordshire Council use AI in any part of the job recruitment process.

    This can include:

    identifying the hiring needs,

    preparing the job description

    talent search

    screening and shortlisting,

    interviewing,

    evaluation and offer of employment,

    introduction and induction of the New Employee

    This also includes any AI technology that uses body-language analysis, vocal assessments, gamified tests and/or CV scanners.

    If the council does use AI during any part of this process, which software is most commonly used, and since when has this software been in use? Which company provides this software?

    How much have you spent on AI technology related to the use of recruitment?

    Apart from using AI in recruitment, does Herefordshire Council use AI technology in any other aspect? Please specify what that is.

    Published: 10 May 2024