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)
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