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Freedom of Information
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000
PUBLICATION SCHEME
Introduction
In line with section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Information
Commissioner has approved a new model publication scheme for parish and
community councils. At its meeting on
27th October 2008, Swavesey Parish Council resolved to adopt the new
Model Scheme without modification. This
Scheme becomes operational from 1 January 2009.
Click here to see a copy of the Model
Scheme.
What is the Publication Scheme?
The aim of the Scheme is to provide guidance to the public on what information
is available and how to obtain it. The information is broken down into
‘Classes’ to reflect the types of activities in which the Parish Council is
involved. The information will be formally published as printed material,
electronic format or available through the website.
It is expected over time that the amount of information available will increase
and additional classes will be added.
Click here to view a copy of the list of information available under the
publication scheme.
Exemptions
Information will be made available where the law allows, except where it is
considered that the release of that information will cause significant harm or
prejudice. Information (including that listed in this document) will be
withheld from publication in whole or in part where it is considered by the
Parish Council that disclosure may harm or prejudice law enforcement, legal
proceedings or the administration of justice; or may infringe the privacy,
personal, commercial, contractual or other confidences of any person or
otherwise infringe their rights; or because disclosure is otherwise prohibited
by law. In such cases the Parish Council will withhold the information and
indicate the relevant exemption under the appropriate legislation. If you wish
to complain about the information having been withheld you are referred to the
section on ‘Complaints Procedures’.
Access to Information
Information listed in the Publication Scheme can be viewed by appointment by
contacting:
The Clerk to the Parish Council
Swavesey Parish Council, 21 Thistle Green, Swavesey, Cambridge,
CB24 4RJ
Tel: 01954 202982
Email: clerk@swavesey.org.uk
Copies of information can be supplied either in paper format or electronically.
All information not covered by an exemption will ordinarily be released to the
applicant within 20 working days of receipt of the request.
Charging policy
The majority of cases will not attract charges other than those set out in the
scheme for photocopying, disks, postage etc.
Complaints
Any complaints concerning the publication scheme should be forwarded to either:
The Clerk to the Parish Council or the Chairman of the Parish Council
Swavesey Parish Council,
21 Thistle Green, Swavesey, Cambridge,
CB24 4RJ
Tel: 01954 202982
Email: clerk@swavesey.org.uk
posted
November 2008
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