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Information Request policy

In this section

  1. Introduction
  2. Purpose
  3. Scope
  4. Objectives
  5. You are here: Policy Statement
  6. Model Publication Scheme
  7. Datasets
  8. Codes of practice
  9. Information Held
  10. Provision of advice and assistance
  11. Handling requests for information
  12. Provision of Information
  13. Transfer of Requests
  14. Fees and Charges
  15. Refusals
  16. Exempt Information
  17. Vexatious and Repeated Requests
  18. Training
  19. Responsibilities
  20. Complaints
  21. Policy Review

Policy Statement

The Council will endeavour to increase the access given to individuals to information to promote openness and transparency of decision making, information gathering, and service performances.

This will be done with the key objective of promoting the community’s right to scrutinise the Council, participate in their local democracy, and provide an insight in discussions of community interest.

The adoption of the Model Publication Scheme, adherence to official codes of practice provided with legislation, and the updated standards enshrined in this Information Request Policy, the Information Governance Record Management Policy, and the Information Request Appeal Procedure will ensure the Council will continue to strive for improving service performances, transparency, and the quantity and quality of information available to the public.

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