Freedom of Information

Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Model Publication Scheme ...

Information available from Fordbridge Town Council under the model publication scheme.

ALL OF THE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY HARD COPY AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE FROM THE CLERK TO THE COUNCIL.

Information to be published:

Class 1 – Who we are and what we do
Who’s who on the Council and its Committees
Contact details for Clerk to the Council and Council members
Location of main Council office and accessibility details

Class 2 – What we spend and how we spend it
(Current and previous financial year)
Annual return form and report by auditor
Finalised budget
Precept
Borrowing approval letter
Financial standing orders and regulations
Grants given and received
List of current contracts awarded and value of contract
Member’s allowances and expenses

Class 3 – What our priorities are and how we are doing
Annual report to parish meeting (current and previous year)
Quality status

Class 4 – How we make decisions
Timetable of meetings (Council, Committee meetings and parish meetings)
Agendas of meetings (as above)
Minutes of meetings (as above)
Reports presented to Council and Committee meetings
Responses to consultation papers
Responses to planning applications

Class 5 – Our policies and procedures
Procedural standing orders
Committee terms of reference
Delegated authority in respect of officers
Code of conduct
Policy statements
Equality and diversity policy
Complaints procedures

Class 6 – Lists and Registers
Assets register

Class 7 – The services we offer
Community Centre Seating