Top 10 most popular library books since 2016

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To whom it may regard,

I am writing to make an open government request for all the information to which I am entitled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Specifically please send me:

- How many libraries does the local authority maintain?
- A breakdown of the number of books borrowed between January 1, 2016 to present day (November 29, 2021).
- A breakdown of the number of books not returned between January 1, 2016 to present day (November 29, 2021).
- A breakdown of the cost of fines given out for library books not being returned, damaged or lost between January 1, 2016 to present day (November 29, 2021).
- A breakdown of the top ten borrowed books (by book title and author's name) between January 1 2016 and present day (November 29, 2021).
- A breakdown of the number of library members for each year between January 1, 2016 to present day (November 29, 2021).
- A breakdown of the number of books and titles banned by libraries between January 1, 2016 to present day (November 29, 2021).

Please provide the requested data in a spreadsheet format, with the data broken down by year and other specific filters I have asked for.

If this request is too wide or unclear, I would be grateful if you could contact me as I understand that under the Act, you are required to advise and assist requesters.

If any of this information is already in the public domain, please can you direct me to it, with page references and URLs if necessary.

I understand that you are required to respond to my request within the 20 working days after you receive this letter. I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received this request.

I am submitting this Freedom of Information request from my colleague Claire Wilde's WhatDoTheyKnow account.

Yours faithfully,

Carly Roberts

On Behalf Of London Borough of Bromley,

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Dear Carly Roberts,

Your request has been successfully submitted. Your Request ID is ML767TH6C8, please keep this for your records.

Request Id: ML767TH6C8
Date Submitted: 29/12/2021 11:10 AM UTC
Select request type(s): Freedom of Information Request
First Name (Requester): XXrly
Last Name: XXXXrts
Contact Email: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXcom
Which department do you require information from?: Culture and Regeneration
Please provide details of the requested information :
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I understand that Bromley Council may need to obtain further information from me in order to comply with this request: Yes - I agree
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Good morning,

 

FOI Roberts ML767TH6C8

 

Please find attached the response to your FOI request.

Apologies for the delay in sending your response.

 

We now consider this FOI to be complete and closed.

 

Kind regards

 

Charlotte Ryan

FOI Co-ordinator

Culture and Regeneration

 

 

 

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