Freedom of Information publication scheme
The Information Commissioner has prepared and approved a model publication scheme which can be adopted by any public authority. This publication scheme commits an authority to make information available to the public as part of its normal business activities. The information covered is included in the classes of information mentioned below, where this information is held by the authority.
Lists and registers
This section covers information held in registers required by law and other lists and registers relating to the functions of the authority.
Who we are and what we do
This section covers organisational information, locations and contacts, constitutional and legal governance.
What we spend and how we spend it
This section covers financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, tendering, procurement and contracts.
What our priorities are and how we are doing
This section covers strategy and performance information, plans, assessments, inspections and reviews.
How we make decisions
This section covers policy proposals and decisions, the decision making processes, internal criteria/procedures and consultations.
Policies and procedures
This section covers current written protocols for delivering our services, functions and responsibilities.