Private number plates
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to make a formal request under the Freedom of Information Act [insert applicable legislation, if known] to obtain information regarding the expenditure of on private number plates, excluding any costs associated with the mayor's car, fire department vehicles, and police vehicles. I kindly request that the following information be provided:
Total Expenditure: Please disclose the total amount spent by on private number plates during the last financial year [April 2022- March 2023]. This figure should exclude any expenses related to the mayor's car, fire department vehicles, and police vehicles.
Breakdown of Expenditure: If possible, please provide a detailed breakdown of the aforementioned expenditure, specifying the individual costs associated with each private number plate purchase. This breakdown should include the amount spent on each plate, the date of purchase, and any additional charges related to registration or administration fees.
Purpose and Justification: Please provide an explanation for the purpose and justification behind the expenditure on private number plates by the council. If there were specific reasons or policies that prompted these purchases, please include them in your response.
Impact on Public Services: Please indicate whether the expenditure on private number plates has had any impact on the provision of public services. If so, please elaborate on the nature of this impact and any steps taken to mitigate it.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response.
Yours faithfully,
Gail Wilcox
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Dear Gail
I refer to your Freedom of Information request to which I am now in a position to respond on behalf of South Norfolk Council.
The Council has not purchased any private number plates.
I hope this is of assistance and is sufficient to meet your requirements, but if, for whatever reason you wish to get back to me, please feel free to do so. In particular if you are unhappy with the information provided or how your request was handled, please let me know and I will explain how you can request an internal review of our decision.
Please quote SFOI 23-268 in any further correspondence concerning this request.
Regards.
Tracy Brady
Civic Officer
t 01508 535321 e [email address]
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