Our publication scheme

The Model Publication Scheme

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 requires every public authority to adopt and maintain a publication scheme that has been approved by the Information Commissioner, and to publish information in accordance with the scheme.

There is an approved model scheme which we, as a public authority, have adopted. The scheme lists information under seven broad classes.

This scheme represents a commitment to publishing information. It does not specify particular pieces of information or charges. The model scheme should not be altered.

Our guide to information is based on the model publication scheme and provides links to the areas of our website where the relevant information is held.

We will review and update the information guide and its contents on a regular basis and will also base it on the definition document for Joint Authorities and Boards. It will specify the particular information we publish, how it will be published and what charge, if any, is to be made.

Guide to information published

Who we are and what we do

Organisational information, locations and contacts, constitutional and legal governance.

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What we spend and how we spend it

Financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, tendering, procurement and contracts.

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What our priorities are and how we are doing

Strategy and performance information, plans, assessments, inspections and reviews.

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How we make decisions

Policy proposals and decisions. Decision making processes, internal criteria and procedures, consultations.

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Our policies and procedures

Current written protocols for delivering our functions and responsibilities.

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Lists and registers

Information held in registers required by law and other lists and registers relating to the functions of the authority.

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Services we offer

Advice and guidance, booklets and leaflets, transactions and media releases. A description of the services offered.

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