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Guide to Information
This page contains the following information about the Council's Publication Scheme Guide to Information:
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About this Guide to information
This Guide to Information details the information we proactively publish. If the information is published on this website we will provide direct links to that information. If the information is published elsewhere we will describe where it can be obtained, the format in which it is published, and details of any charges we impose.
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Where to find information
This site's A to Z and A to Z of Services pages provide a guide to where information is available. There is also a site Search facility to help you find information.
The guidance below also provides assistance by giving examples of the type of information the Council routinely publishes.
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Who we are and what we do
This is information about our organisational structures, locations and contacts.
Council constitution
Council democratic structure
Location and opening times of council properties
Currently elected councillors' information and contact details
Contact details for all customer-facing services
Most recent election results
Relationships with other authorities
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What we spend and how we spend it
This is financial information about projected and actual income and expenditure, procurement, contracts and financial audit.
Financial statements, budgets and variance reports
Capital programme
Financial Audit Reports
The Members Allowances Scheme and allowances paid under it to councillors each year
Procurement procedures
Details of contracts currently being tendered
List of contracts awarded and their value
District auditor's report
Financial statements for projects and events
Internal financial regulations
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What our priorities are and how we are doing
This is information relating to strategies and plans, performance indicators, audits, inspections and reviews.
Strategies and business plans for services provided by the council
Best value local performance plan
Strategies developed in partnership with other authorities
Forward plan
Best value performance indicators
Comprehensive performance assessment
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How we make decisions
This is informaiton relating to decision-making processes and records of decisions.
Timetable of council meetings
Agendas, officers' reports, background papers and minutes of council committee, sub committee and standing forum meetings
Major policy proposals and decisions
Public consultations
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Our policies and procedures
This is information relating to current written protocols, policies and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities.
Policies and procedures for conducting council business
Policies and procedures for delivering our services
Policies and procedures about the recruitment and employment of staff
Customer service
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Lists and registers
Public registers and registers held as public records
Disclosure logs
Register of councillors' financial and other interests
- Register of Members interests - available for inspection - details
Register of gifts and hospitality
- Register of gifts and hospitality - available for inspection - contact details
Highways, licensing, planning, commons, footpaths etc
Register of electors
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Services provided by the council
This is information about the services the council provides including leaflets, guidance and newsletters.
Regulatory and licensing responsibilities
Services for local businesses
Services for other organisations
Services for members of the public
Services for which the council is entitled to recover a fee, together with those fees
Information for visitors to the area, leisure information, events, museums, libraries and archive collections
Leaflets, booklets and newsletters
Advice and guidance
Media releases
Election information
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This page last updated: 17/02/2009
