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Publication Scheme

This model publication scheme has been prepared and approved by the Information Commissioner. It may be adopted without modification by any public authority without further approval and will be valid until further notice.

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 in the document below, where this information is held by the authority.

Who we are and what we do

Organisational information, structures, locations and contacts

What we spend and how we spend it

Financial information about projected and actual income and expenditure, procurement, contracts and financial audit.

What our priorities are and how we are doing

Strategies and plans, performance indicators, audits, inspections and reviews.

How we make decisions

Decision-making processes and records of decisions.

Our policies and procedures

Current written protocols, policies and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities.

Lists and registers

Public registers and registers held as public records...

Services provided by the council

Information about the services the council provides including leaflets, guidance and newsletters.