Information Request policy

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.