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The subject headings used in the above ICO document will be used to help categorise the additional topics
The subject headings used in the above ICO document will be used to help categorise the additional topics


== Who we are and what we do ===
== Who we are and what we do ==
 
* Relationships with other authorities to include any that fall within the boundaries of the FOIA
* 100% subsidiary companies
* Details of any private company that provides council services on behalf of the authority (eg waste, housing, education), including their website and email address


== What we spend and how we spend it ==
== What we spend and how we spend it ==

Revision as of 17:37, 9 November 2008

Improving Local Authority Publication Schemes

In addition to the suggestions made by the IC, the following are topics that should be covered:

The subject headings used in the above ICO document will be used to help categorise the additional topics

Who we are and what we do

  • Relationships with other authorities to include any that fall within the boundaries of the FOIA
  • 100% subsidiary companies
  • Details of any private company that provides council services on behalf of the authority (eg waste, housing, education), including their website and email address

What we spend and how we spend it

What our priorities are and how we are doing

How we make decisions

Our policies and procedures

  • details of internal FOI, DPA, EIR and Internal Review policies & procedures

Lists and registers

  • FOI disclosure logs, including the information provided
  • details of all Section 108 improvements offered and their current status / plans
  • register of all CCTV cameras in the local authority area
  • text of all local bylaws
  • details of all traffic regs orders (TROs)

Services provided by the council

  • detailed food hygiene inspection reports (not just the summary "scores on the doors" stars)
  • downloadable GIS datasets - make as much available possible, eg cycle parking/routes, green areas