Freedom of information (FOI) releases from Guildford

This is a disclosure log of Guildford 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. 3G and 4G information

    I would be grateful to receive your responses to the following:

    1. Do you have a 5G strategy?

    1.1 If yes, I request to see the complete strategy, its ambitions and its objectives in PPTX, Word, PDF or picture format.

    1.2 If yes, has the public had the opportunity to read and understand Guildford Borough Council 5G strategy? Where was this information published?

    1.3 I also request a supplementary document that includes the highest level of detail on all 5G technology that's planned to be used, as well as any and all 5G technology currently in use, in public spaces within Guildford Borough Council and its (a) Companies and entities involved and the names of the company/entity officers. (b) Specification sheets of 5G technology. (c) What technology e.g. units and arrays are not currently 5G, but can be 5G enabled e.g. with current software, future software, hardware upgrades or retrofitting? (d) What UK, EU and International safety standards is Guildford Borough Council complying with for the 5G strategy and existing 5G technology. (e) I request proof e.g. a certificate from Guildford Borough Council that confirms that UK, EU and International safety standards for workers and the public have been meet.

    1.4 If no, I request to know when you will be chairing a 5G strategy?

    2. I request the name/s of the Officer/s in charge of the 5G strategy and roll out for 5G and Smart Cities; and who their subject area expert or consultancy is, their CV and qualifications on 5G and Smart Cities.

    3. Are you in talks with any experts, companies or entities about autonomous vehicles (AV) for public transport and/or private use on Public Highways?

    3.1 If yes, I request to see the complete strategy, its ambitions and its objectives in PPTX, Word, PDF or picture format.

    3.2 I also request a supplementary document that includes all levels of detail on: (a) Companies and entities involved and the names of the company/entity officers? (b) Specification sheets of all technology.

    4. Do you have a strategy for smart roads and smart signage on Public Highways and Public spaces? 4.1 If yes, I request to see the complete strategy, its ambitions and its objectives in PPTX, Word, PDF or picture format.

    4.2 I also request a supplementary document that includes all levels of detail on: (a) Companies and entities involved and the names of the company/entity officers? (b) Specification sheets of all technology. (c) What technology e.g. units and arrays will not be 5G, but can be 5G enabled e.g. with current software, future software, hardware upgrades or retrofitting? (d) What UK, EU and International safety standards does your 5G strategy and rollout comply with?

    5. Are you planning to rollout or have rolled out LED street lighting?

    5.1 If yes, please answer these questions: (a) What is the CMS and specification of the software and hardware of the LED street light system? (b) What type of waveform is the LED? e.g. Square wave? (c) Can you control the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) of the streetlight system using the CMS? (d) Can you control the PWM of each streetlight that's connected to the system? (e) What restrictions do you have in place for the control of the PWM? (f) What is the UK, EU and International safety limit (low and high) for the amount of 'flicker' (Hz) the Human Body and eyes can be exposed to and for how long? (g) I request to see the training manual and safety operation manual for the CMS and the LED streetlight system. (h) Who is the company who is installing or has installed the CMS LED streetlight system? (i) What company maintains and repairs or will maintain and repair the CMS and LED streetlight system? (j) What entity and Officer is responsible for the safety standards for the CMS and LED streetlight system? (k) I request proof e.g. a certificate from Guildford Borough Council that confirms that UK, EU and International safety standards for workers and the public have been meet. (l) What is the amount of Blue Light leakage that's safe for the public and workers during the LED streetlights operation? (m) What level of LED streetlight exposure is safe for the public at daytime and night time? (n) Is there a legal requirement for diffusers to be fitted to LED streetlights? (o) How have you have addressed the amount of Oxidative Stress on Human and Animal cells that's produced from LED?

    5.2 If no, then I request a declaration from Guildford Borough Council that you will not be installing LED streetlights in the future. If you cannot provide a declaration, I would like the following answered in the future tense: (a) What is the CMS and specification of the software and hardware of the LED street light system? (b) What type of waveform is the LED? e.g. Square wave? (c) Can you control the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) of the streetlight system using the CMS? (d) Can you control the PWM of each streetlight that's connected to the system? (e) What restrictions do you have in place for the control of the PWM? (f) What is the UK, EU and International safety limit (low and high) for the amount of 'flicker' (Hz) the Human Body and eyes can be exposed to and for how long? (g) I request to see the training manual and safety operation manual for the CMS and the LED streetlight system. (h) Who is the company who is installing or has installed the CMS LED streetlight system? (i) What company maintains and repairs the CMS and LED streetlight system? (j) What entity and Officer is responsible for the safety standards for the CMS and LED streetlight system? (k) I request proof e.g. a certificate from Guildford Borough Council that confirms that UK, EU and International safety standards for workers and the public have been meet. (l) What is the amount of Blue Light leakage that's safe for the public and workers during the LED streetlights operation? (m) What level of LED streetlight exposure is safe for the public at daytime and night time? (n) Is there a legal requirement for diffusers to be fitted to LED streetlights? (o) How have you have addressed the amount of Oxidative Stress on Human and Animal cells that's produced from LED?

    6. Where do you have 3G and 4G systems in public spaces and public roads?

    Published: 1 July 2019

  2. Skateparks in Guildford

    I'd like to submit a freedom of information request for the following: • The number of skateparks built in Guildford Borough Council in the last 20 years • The number of skateparks permanently closed in Guildford Borough Council in the last 20 years • The amount of money invested in skateparks each year since 1999 in Guildford Borough Council

    Published: 27 June 2019

  3. Business rates request

    Please provide the ratepayer's name(s) and the rates payable (inclusive of any reliefs and/or exemptions) for the financial year(s) below. Address Postcode Property reference Financial year(s) Eashling Service Station, Lower Eashing Godalming Surrey GU7 2QG 194710060 2016/2017

    Published: 27 June 2019

  4. List of registered landlords

    I have recently called Guildford Council with regards to receiving a list of registered landlords with HMO properties in Guildford. Would it be possible to be emailed this list please.

    Published: 27 June 2019

  5. High rise buildings + Cladding

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

    1. Does the council own any high-rise buildings which required aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding or any other dangerous cladding material to be removed?

    2. If so, please provide a list of these buildings. If the council considers any exemption to apply to the names of these buildings, please still provide the list in an Excel spread sheet but with the 'names' column blank. In the other columns, please provide: a) the number of storeys b) the name of the principal contractor when the cladding was originally installed c) whether or not the cladding has been removed d) whether or not the cladding has been replaced e) the name of the principal contractor on the work to remove the cladding

    3. Does the council have a policy on what happens to the cladding materials once they have been removed e.g. they are destroyed? If so, please describe that policy.

    4. Does the council have a process to ensure that contractors are complying with this policy? If so, please describe that process.

    5. Is the council aware that any cladding materials have been sold to third parties after being removed? If it is not possible to provide the information requested due to the information exceeding the cost of compliance limits identified in Section 12, please provide advice and assistance, under your Section 16 obligations, as to how I can refine my request to be included in the scope of the Act.

    Published: 27 June 2019

  6. Hiring of leisure facilities

    In 2019, 2017, 2015 & 2013 what is/was the cheapest available option within your area for the following: - Hiring a senior grass football pitch for one match - Hiring a junior grass football pitch for one match - Hiring a basketball court for one session - Hiring a squash court for one session - A single, senior swim session - A single, junior swim session - Hiring a tennis court for one session

    Published: 27 June 2019

  7. Electrical Appliance Recycling - Electrical Safety First

    1) Are electrical appliances recycled or re-sold by your local authority when collected from households or deposited at your recycling facility? (please specify)

    2) How are they processed? a) They are recycled i.e. broken down into recyclable parts on-site or by a contractor off-site (please specify) b) They are recycled for re-use i.e. broken down into parts and re-used in other electrical products c) They are re-sold for re-use as a second hand electrical good for sale without being broken down d) Other - please specify

    3) Who processes them? (E.g. local authority, contractor, re-manufacturer, second hands retail store)

    4) If re-sold, are the items checked a) for electrical hazards and / or b) if they are subject to a product recall prior to their sale? If so, who undertakes this task?

    5) Do you know where the electrical items are re-sold? a) Sold at a goods auction (please specify) b) Sold/given to a charity c) Sold to consumers directly (online/in person/at your recycling site) (please specify) d) Sold at a local market place e) Don't know f) Other - please specify

    6) What advice is available to consumers from your local authority on: a) recycling of electrical goods and how they are disposed of (e.g. broken down etc) b) resale of electrical goods (e.g. where they are sold)

    Published: 26 June 2019

  8. Local Plan Update - FOI

    1. Please could you confirm when you local plan or Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) was last updated ?

    2. Please can you confirm when you will next update your local plan ?

    3. Please can you provide a link to your local plan ?

    Published: 25 June 2019

  9. Councillors and Council Tax Arrears

    1. How many unpaid council tax reminders were sent to councillors elected in your authority between 2015/16 and 2017/18? Please break down by financial year?

    2. How many councillors were summonsed to court or given summary warrants in the same period? Again, please break down by financial year.

    3a. How many reminders were issued to the councillors named? Please break down by year.

    3b. For each instance, please provide the name of each councillor, the party they represent or represented at the time and the amount of council tax owed according to sums requested in the letter. Please also provide the amount of council tax that remains outstanding.

    3c. Please also state for each councillor, whether they were barred from voting on the council's budget as a result of their council tax arrears and whether any summons received resulted in a court hearing going ahead.

    Published: 25 June 2019

  10. Hound Inspections

    I wish to know of all councils whether or not you conduct any regular inspections of hunts in your area. Please answer the following specific questions: As most hunts are now registered limited companies, are they subjected to business tax and business records inspections by the council, if not who conducts these inspections? Does the council conduct inspections of the premises of these businesses and for what reasons, if not why not? Does the council inspect planning permission for hound kennels, if not why not? Does the council inspect the kennels for correct accommodation suitability and conditions for keeping hounds. If not why not? Does the council inspect (with the correct trained member of staff) the hounds for health and welfare. If not why not? Does the council inspect premises and the practises of hunts in regards to disposal of waste using drains and water courses. If not why not? Does the council inspect hunts to check they adhere to regulations regarding the proper disposal of hound carcases and farm animal carcass`s used to feed hounds. If not why not? Are hunting hounds ever checked for health (potential diseases) before they attend events which bring them in to direct contact with the public, such as Boxing Day meets, country shows and primary school visits which risk spreading diseases (particularly to the old and young). If not why not? Are hunts inspected to ensure that they are following health and safety codes in the work place and when out in public, including COSHH certificates for any substance used on site or for trails? If not why not? Given the recent prosecution of William Pinkney (Carmarthenshire Hunt) and the case of hounds with TB at Kimblewick hunt a while ago, the public need to know what is happening with their local hunts regarding these matters and to feel that regulations that should be adhered to are being enforced and checked regularly by authorities.

    Published: 25 June 2019