Information available from Thorney Parish Council under the model publication scheme for The Freedom of Information Act
Class1 – Who we are and what we do
| Information to be published | How the information can be obtained | Cost | Progress 1-1-09 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who’s who on the Council and its Committees | Website | Free | On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Contact details for Parish Clerk and Council members (named contacts where possible with telephone number and email address (if used)) | Website | Free | On website Email addresses not used because of spam |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Location of main Council office and accessibility details | Website | Free | On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Staffing structure | Hardcopy | 10p per sheet | Available |
Class 2 – What we spend and how we spend it
| Information to be published | How the information can be obtained | Cost | Progress 1-1-09 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current and previous financial year as a minimum | Website | Free | On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Annual return form and report by auditor | Hardcopy | 10p per sheet | Available |
| Finalised budget | Hardcopy | 10p per sheet | Available |
| Precept | Website | Free | On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Borrowing Approval letter | Not applicable | ||
| Financial Standing Orders and Regulations | Hardcopy | 10p per sheet | Available |
| Grants given and received | Website | Free | On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| List of current contracts awarded and value of contract | Hardcopy | 10p per sheet | Available |
| Members’ allowances and expenses | Hardcopy | 10p per sheet | Available |
Class 3 – What our priorities are and how we are doing
(Strategies and plans, performance indicators, audits, inspections and reviews)
| Information to be published | How the information can be obtained | Cost | Progress 1-1-09 |
|---|---|---|---|
| (hard copy or website) | |||
| Neighbourhood Plan | in course of preparation | ||
| Annual Report to Parish or Community Meeting (current and previous year as a minimum) | Website Hardcopy |
Free 10p per sheet |
On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Quality status | Website | Free | On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Local charters drawn up in accordance with DCLG guidelines | Not applicable |
Class 4 – How we make decisions
Current and previous council year as a minimum
| Information to be published | How the information can be obtained | Cost | Progress 1-1-09 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timetable of meetings (Council, any committee/sub-committee meetings and parish meetings) | Website | Free | On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Agendas of meetings (as above) | Website | Free | On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Minutes of meetings (as above) – nb this will exclude information that is properly regarded as private to the meeting. | Website | Free | On website |
| Reports presented to council meetings – nb this will exclude information that is properly regarded as private to the meeting. | Website | Free | On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Responses to consultation papers | Website | Free | On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Responses to planning applications | Website | Free | On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Bye-laws | Not applicable |
Class 5 – Our policies and procedures
(Current written protocols, policies and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities)
Current information only
| Information to be published | How the information can be obtained | Cost | Progress 1-1-09 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policies and procedures for the conduct of council business: | |||
| Procedural standing orders | Hardcopy | 10p per sheet | Available |
| Committee and sub-committee terms of reference | |||
| Delegated authority in respect of officers | Hardcopy | 10p per sheet | Available |
| Code of Conduct – section 12(2) of the Code of Conduct Act | Website | Free | Available |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Policy statements | Hardcopy | 10p per sheet | |
| Policies and procedures for the provision of services and about the employment of staff: Internal policies relating to the delivery of services Equality and diversity policy Health and safety policy Recruitment policies (including current vacancies) Policies and procedures for handling requests for information Complaints procedures (including those covering requests for information and operating the publication scheme) |
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| Information security policy | |||
| Records management policies (records retention, destruction and archive) | |||
| Data protection policies | |||
| Schedule of charges )for the publication of information) | Hardcopy | 10p per sheet | Available |
Class 6 – Lists and Registers
Currently maintained lists and registers only
| Information to be published | How the information can be obtained | Cost | Progress 1-1-09 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any publicly available register or list (if any are held this should be publicised; in most circumstances existing access provisions will suffice) | Not Applicable | ||
| Assets Register | Hardcopy | 10p per sheet | Available |
| Disclosure log (indicating the information that has been provided in response to requests; recommended as good practice, but may not be held by parish councils) | Hardcopy | 10p per sheet | Available |
| Register of members’ interests | Hardcopy | 10p per sheet | Available |
| Register of gifts and hospitality | Hardcopy | 10p per sheet | Available |
Class 7 – The services we offer
(Information about the services we offer, including leaflets, guidance and newsletters produced for the public and businesses)
Current information only
| Information to be published | How the information can be obtained | Cost | Progress 1-1-09 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allotments | Website | Free | On website |
| Burial grounds and closed churchyards | Website | Free | On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Community centres and village halls | Website | Free | On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet | ||
| Parks, playing fields and recreational facilities | Not Applicable | ||
| Seating, litter bins, clocks, memorials and lighting | |||
| Bus shelters | |||
| Markets | Not Applicable | ||
| Public conveniences | Not Applicable | ||
| Agency agreements | |||
| A summary of services for which the council is entitled to recover a fee, together with those fees (e.g. burial fees) | Website | Free | On website |
| Hard copy | 10p per sheet |
Schedule of Charges
This describes how the charges have been arrived at and are published as part of the guide.
| Type of charge | Description | Basis of charge |
|---|---|---|
| Disbursement cost | Photocopying @ 10p per sheet (black & white) | Actual cost |
| Postage | Actual cost of Royal Mail standard 2nd class |