Transparency of Information - FOI Policy
The Council recognises the importance of transparency of information, ensuring that any available information is easily accessible and understandable.
Publication Scheme
In line with our duties under the FOIA and adhering to the Local Government Transparency Code 2015, the Council will ensure an up to date Publications Scheme is available on the Council’s website.
Information in the Publication Scheme will follow ICO guidance and include as a minimum information and documentation under the following subject areas:
- Who we are and what we do
- What we spend and how we spend it
- What our priorities are and how we are doing
- How we make decisions
- Our policies and procedures
- Lists and registers
- The services we offer
The Publication Scheme will be maintained by the Information Governance Team which will work with services to ensure information is proactively updated and supported by other up to date information published on the website. The Information Team will be responsible for compliance with any ICO instructions on the Council’s Publication Scheme.
Disclosure Log
The Council will publish all FOI responses that are in the public interest on its website from January 2024. Personal data e.g. identity/contact details of requester will be redacted in line with Data Protection Legislation. The public interest test for disclosure will be conducted by the Information Governance team.
Performance data
Data on number of FOI requests, proportion of responses within deadline and average number of days to respond will be published on the Council’s website and updated on a monthly basis. This will be managed by the Information Governance Team.
