Publication Scheme
The Freedom of Information Act - GOV.UK requires the Council to adopt and maintain a publication scheme, which has been approved by the Information Commissioner (ICO).
The publication scheme is a guide to the information that the council publishes as a matter of routine and its aim is to make the majority of information available to you so that you do not need to make a specific request to us.
It is our intention that the scheme will encourage the publication of more information than we are required to publish under existing legislation and to develop a culture of greater openness.
The model scheme covers the following classes of information:
| Description | Where available |
|---|---|
| Your Council. | Who we are and what we do |
| Finance. | What we spend and how we spend it |
| Council Policy. | What our priorities are and how we are doing |
| Consultations. | How we make decisions |
| Plans and Policies. | Our policies and procedures |
| Public registers and registers held as public records. | Lists and Registers |
| A to Z of services. | Services provided by the council |
Guide to Information
Under the publication scheme, the Council is required to provide a guide to information.