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==Bodies considered likely to meet criteria for inclusion==
==Bodies considered likely to meet current criteria for inclusion==


===Port/harbour/navigation authorities===
===Port/harbour/navigation/pilotage authorities===


*Balintore Harbour Trustees
*Balintore Harbour Trustees - no website
*Bridlington Harbour Commissioners - http://www.bridlingtonharbour.com/privacy-policy/
*Clyde Port Authority.
*Clyde Port Authority.
*Collieston Harbour Trustees
*Collieston Harbour Trustees - no website
*Cruden Bay Harbour Commissioners
*Cruden Bay Harbour Commissioners - no website
*Drumardoch Estates (full legal name unknown - Drumardoch Estate is owned by Mr G A Cameron[https://drumardoch.co.uk/cameron])
*Drumardoch Estates (full legal name unknown - Drumardoch Estate is owned by Mr G A Cameron[https://drumardoch.co.uk/cameron])
*Flamborough North Sea Landing Harbour Commissioners
*Flamborough North Sea Landing Harbour Commissioners - no website
*Highland Council Harbours Authority
*Highland Council Harbours Authority
*Hope Cove Harbour Commissioners
*Hope Cove Harbour Commissioners - no website
*Mousehole Harbour Commissioners - http://www.mouseholeharbour.co.uk/about/list-of-commissioners-officers/
*North Sunderland Harbour Commissioners (Seahouses) - https://www.nsh.org.uk/governance.html
*North Sunderland Harbour Commissioners (Seahouses) - https://www.nsh.org.uk/governance.html
*Pennan Harbour Trustees
*Port of Cromarty Firth Authority? - https://pocf.co.uk/marine-information/
*Port of Cromarty Firth Authority? - https://pocf.co.uk/marine-information/
*Port of Fosdyke Ltd - http://www.fosdykeyachthaven.co.uk/
*Port of Fosdyke Ltd - http://www.fosdykeyachthaven.co.uk/
*Port Isaac Harbour Commissioners
*Port Isaac Harbour Commissioners - no website
*Portloe Harbour Commissioners
*Portloe Harbour Commissioners - no website
*Rosehearty Harbour Commissioners - https://www.aberdeenshireharbours.co.uk/rosehearty/contact-us/
*Skerray Harbour Trustees - no website (at least not one that works)
*Skerray Harbour Trustees
*Sleaford Navigation Trust(?)
*Saundersfoot Harbour Commissioners - https://saundersfootharbour.co.uk/about-us/the-commissioners/the-board/
*Sleaford Navigation Trust
*Staithes Harbour Commissioners - http://www.staithesharbour.org/


===Drainage boards===
===Drainage boards===
*Earby & Salterforth Internal Drainage Board - https://www.shiregroup-idbs.gov.uk/idbs/earby-salterforth-idb/
 
* North Kent Marshes Internal Drainage Board - https://democracy.medway.gov.uk/mgCommitteeMailingList.aspx?ID=430
* North Kent Marshes Internal Drainage Board - https://democracy.medway.gov.uk/mgCommitteeMailingList.aspx?ID=430
*Rea Internal Drainage Board - https://www.reaidb.org.uk/contact-us/
*Strine IDB - https://www.telford.gov.uk/info/20423/land_stability_flooding_and_drainage/672/strine_internal_drainage_board_sidb


===Airport operating companies===
===Airport operating companies===
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*Gloucestershire Airport
*Gloucestershire Airport
*Newcastle International Airport Limited (majority owned by seven local authorities in NE of England)
*Newcastle International Airport Limited (majority owned by seven local authorities in NE of England)
*Newcastle Airport Local Authority Holding Company Limited
*Norwich Airport Limited
*Norwich Airport Limited
*St. Mary's Airport
*St. Mary's Airport
*Tingwall Airport
*Tingwall Airport(?) - Shetland Islands Council?


===Groups of local councils===
===Groups of local councils===
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*Essex Association of Local Councils - https://ealc.gov.uk/contact-details/
*Essex Association of Local Councils - https://ealc.gov.uk/contact-details/
*Federation of East Midlands Associations of Local Councils - https://www.leicestershireandrutlandalc.gov.uk/contact-and-find-us.html
*Federation of East Midlands Associations of Local Councils - https://www.leicestershireandrutlandalc.gov.uk/contact-and-find-us.html
*Herefordshire Association of Local Councils- https://halchereford.gov.uk/contact-us/
*Herefordshire Association of Local Councils - https://halchereford.gov.uk/contact-us/
*Hertfordshire Association of Parish & Town Council - https://www.haptc.org.uk/
*Hertfordshire Association of Parish & Town Council - https://www.haptc.org.uk/
*Kent Association of Local Councils - https://www.kentalc.gov.uk/Contact_21687.aspx
*Kent Association of Local Councils - https://www.kentalc.gov.uk/Contact_21687.aspx
*Norfolk Association of Local Councils - https://www.norfolkalc.gov.uk/
*Norfolk Association of Local Councils - https://www.norfolkalc.gov.uk/
*Yorkshire & Humber Councils - https://www.yhcouncils.org.uk/members/
*Yorkshire and Humber Councils - https://www.yhcouncils.org.uk/members/


===Commons council===
===Commons councils/conservators===


*Bodmin Moor Commons Council  
*Bodmin Moor Commons Council - http://bodminmoorcommonscouncil.co.uk/


===Parish councils (with 'town' in title)===
==="Catapults"===


*Eye Town Council - https://www.eyesuffolk.org/town-council/
*Connected Places Catapult
*Lampeter Town Council - https://www.lampeter-tc.gov.uk/en/contact/
*Future Cities Catapult
*Llanfyllin Town Council - http://llanfyllin.org/contact/
*Rhayader Town Council- https://rhayader.gov.wales/


===Other===
===Other===
*Academy for Social Justice [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/academy-for-social-justice]
*Academy for Social Justice [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/academy-for-social-justice]
*The Aggregator Vehicle PLC
*BBC Pension Trust Limited
*Board of Trade
*Board of Trade
*British Railways Board
*British Railways Board
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*Ecclesiastical Committee (a statutory committee of Parliament)
*Ecclesiastical Committee (a statutory committee of Parliament)
*Edinburgh Gazette (Crown Agent?)
*Edinburgh Gazette (Crown Agent?)
*Flood Re Limited
*Forensic Science Advisory Committee (FSAC)   
*Forensic Science Advisory Committee (FSAC)   
*Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - https://www.gov.scot/groups/hm-fire-service-inspectorate-scotland/
*Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - https://www.gov.scot/groups/hm-fire-service-inspectorate-scotland/
*The Honourable Artillery Company - https://hac.org.uk/who-we-are
*Independent Complaints Mediator for the Criminal Records Bureau  
*Independent Complaints Mediator for the Criminal Records Bureau  
*The UK Municipal Bonds Agency plc - https://ukmba.org/
*The Poisons Board (Northern Ireland)
*Pool Reinsurance (Nuclear) Limited
*National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics, The (NCETM) https://www.ncetm.org.uk/aims-and-objectives/
*National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics, The (NCETM) https://www.ncetm.org.uk/aims-and-objectives/
*NDA Archives Limited
*Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education - https://www.nicie.org/
*Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education - https://www.nicie.org/
*Pearson College
*Richmond, the American International University in London - private university
*Richmond, the American International University in London - private university
* Royal Academy of Dance
*Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Professional Conduct Section
*Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Professional Conduct Section
*The Royal Parks Ltd.
*Scottish Water Horizons Limited - https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/about-us/scottish-water-horizons
*Scottish Water Horizons Limited - https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/about-us/scottish-water-horizons
*Shared Services Connected Limited
*Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd
*South Tees Site Company Limited - https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/stdc/
*South West Councils - https://swcouncils.gov.uk/
*South Worcestershire Shared Services Joint Committee - https://worcestershire.moderngov.co.uk/mgCommitteeDetails.aspx?ID=331
*South Worcestershire Shared Services Joint Committee - https://worcestershire.moderngov.co.uk/mgCommitteeDetails.aspx?ID=331
*UKRC (UK Resource Centre) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UKRC
*UKRC (UK Resource Centre) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UKRC
*Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators [https://www.wpcc.org.uk/about-us/the-conservators] [https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-government-and-public-bodies/vatgpb4300]
*Universities and Colleges Employers Association - https://www.ucea.ac.uk/about-us/members/
*Wye Navigation Advisory Committee (WyeNAC)- https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/wye-navigation-advisory-committee-wyenac#:~:text=The%20Wye%20Navigation%20Advisory%20Committee,comprehensive%20list%20of%20representative%20groups.


==Bodies that may not meet current criteria for inclusion==
==Bodies that may not meet current criteria for inclusion==
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*[[Courts]]
*[[Courts]]


===Tribunals===
===Tribunals===
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See also: https://www.mysociety.org/2022/03/31/courts-on-whatdotheyknow-whats-the-verdict/
See also: https://www.mysociety.org/2022/03/31/courts-on-whatdotheyknow-whats-the-verdict/


Some of these panels may be convened as needed i.e.not standing committees.
*[[Tribunals]]


*Agricultural Land Tribunal or member of a panel appointed under paragraph 14 or 15 of Schedule 9 to the Agriculture Act 1947.
===Ceremonial/royal===
*Care Tribunal in Northern Ireland.
*The Civil Service Arbitration Tribunal.
*Company Names Tribunal.-https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/company-names-tribunal
*Employment Tribunal.
*Employment Appeal Tribunal.
*The Fair Employment Tribunal for Northern Ireland.
*The First-tier Tribunal.
*Gender Recognition Panel
*Gangmaster Licensing Appeals
*The Horserace Betting Levy Appeal Tribunal.
*Industrial tribunals in Northern Ireland.
*The Lands Tribunal for Scotland.
*The Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales.
*NHS Tribunal - https://www.nhstribunal.scot.nhs.uk/
*NHS National Appeal Panel for Entry to the Pharmaceutical List.
*Parking and Bus Lane Tribunal for Scotland.
*Pathogens Access Appeal Commission.
*A Pensions Appeal Tribunal.
*Pensions Regulator Tribunal.
*Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal.
*Police Arbitration Tribunal.
*Police (Discipline) Appeals Tribunal.
*Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission.
*Reserve Forces Appeal Tribunal.
*Social Security appeal tribunals.
*Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal for Northern Ireland.
*Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales.
*Special Immigration Appeals Commission.
*The Transport Tribunal.
*The Tribunal established under section 65 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
*The Tribunal established under section 91 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
*The Upper Tribunal.
*The Valuation Tribunal for England.
*The Valuation Tribunal for Wales.
*Welsh Language Tribunal. - https://welshlanguagetribunal.gov.wales


====Tribunals that may never have sat====
[[Ceremonial public authorities]] some of which may not meet criteria to be included on the site.
*The Antarctic Act Tribunal established under regulations made under the Antarctic Act 1994.
*An Arbitration Tribunal established under Schedule 3 to the Industry Act 1975.
*Chemical Weapons Licensing Appeal Tribunal.
*The Sea Fish Licence Tribunal.


===Ceremonial/royal===
===Communication preference services===
*Mailing preference service.
*Telephone preference service.


[[Ceremonial public authorities]] some of which may not meet criteria to be included on the site:
===Monopolies===


*Confederation of the Cinque Ports (the main remaining function is a Court)
There is an argument for adding monopolies that are not state owned.
*High Sheriffs (most responsibilities delegated)
*Lord Lieutenants (chairs certain committees)
*Prince of Wales (can veto legislation under a procedure known as Prince's consent).
*Royal Trustees.


===Bodies with limited degree awarding powers===
===Bodies with limited degree awarding powers===
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*G4S
*G4S


===Non-UK===
===Not fully UK===


Non-UK but unlikely to be covered by another Alavateli install:
Non-UK but unlikely to be covered by another Alavateli install:
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Authority with responsibilities for both the UK and Ireland:
Authority with responsibilities for both the UK and Ireland:
*Commissioner for Irish Lights.
*Commissioner for Irish Lights.
Based in UK but public character comes from outside the UK:
*Foreign embassies and high commissions.
*State Bank of India (UK) Limited.


===Units of larger bodies===
===Units of larger bodies===
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*RAF College Cranwell.
*RAF College Cranwell.


===Other===
===Bank notes===


*Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians' Training Board (JRCPTB) - https://www.jrcptb.org.uk/
*Clydesdale Bank (Scottish bank notes).
*Students' Unions (tend to be funded mainly by block grants/annual allocations from public funds but are political bodies representing their own members)
*The Bank of Scotland (Scottish bank notes).
*The Royal Bank of Scotland (Scottish bank notes).


===Other===
===Other===


*Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians' Training Board (JRCPTB) - https://www.jrcptb.org.uk/
*Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians' Training Board (JRCPTB) - https://www.jrcptb.org.uk/
*Students' Unions (tend to be funded mainly by block grants/annual allocations from public funds but are political bodies representing their own members)


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 09:44, 5 August 2023

Authorities that may need adding to the site. Many are not subject to FOI. The volunteers are constantly updating the site so this list may not be up to date.


Bodies considered likely to meet current criteria for inclusion

Port/harbour/navigation/pilotage authorities

  • Balintore Harbour Trustees - no website
  • Clyde Port Authority.
  • Collieston Harbour Trustees - no website
  • Cruden Bay Harbour Commissioners - no website
  • Drumardoch Estates (full legal name unknown - Drumardoch Estate is owned by Mr G A Cameron[1])
  • Flamborough North Sea Landing Harbour Commissioners - no website
  • Highland Council Harbours Authority
  • Hope Cove Harbour Commissioners - no website
  • North Sunderland Harbour Commissioners (Seahouses) - https://www.nsh.org.uk/governance.html
  • Port of Cromarty Firth Authority? - https://pocf.co.uk/marine-information/
  • Port of Fosdyke Ltd - http://www.fosdykeyachthaven.co.uk/
  • Port Isaac Harbour Commissioners - no website
  • Portloe Harbour Commissioners - no website
  • Skerray Harbour Trustees - no website (at least not one that works)
  • Sleaford Navigation Trust(?)

Drainage boards

Airport operating companies

  • Teeside International Airport Limited - publicly owned
  • Gloucestershire Airport
  • Newcastle International Airport Limited (majority owned by seven local authorities in NE of England)
  • Newcastle Airport Local Authority Holding Company Limited
  • Norwich Airport Limited
  • St. Mary's Airport
  • Tingwall Airport(?) - Shetland Islands Council?

Groups of local councils

Commons councils/conservators

"Catapults"

  • Connected Places Catapult
  • Future Cities Catapult

Other

Bodies that may not meet current criteria for inclusion

Courts

See also: https://www.mysociety.org/2022/03/31/courts-on-whatdotheyknow-whats-the-verdict/

Tribunals

See also: https://www.mysociety.org/2022/03/31/courts-on-whatdotheyknow-whats-the-verdict/

Ceremonial/royal

Ceremonial public authorities some of which may not meet criteria to be included on the site.

Communication preference services

  • Mailing preference service.
  • Telephone preference service.

Monopolies

There is an argument for adding monopolies that are not state owned.

Bodies with limited degree awarding powers

Independent Sector healthcare providers

  • Independent Sector healthcare providers [6]

Major public sector contractors

  • Atos
  • Capita
  • G4S

Not fully UK

Non-UK but unlikely to be covered by another Alavateli install:

Authority with responsibilities for both the UK and Ireland:

  • Commissioner for Irish Lights.

Based in UK but public character comes from outside the UK:

  • Foreign embassies and high commissions.
  • State Bank of India (UK) Limited.

Units of larger bodies

  • RAF College Cranwell.

Bank notes

  • Clydesdale Bank (Scottish bank notes).
  • The Bank of Scotland (Scottish bank notes).
  • The Royal Bank of Scotland (Scottish bank notes).

Other

See also


Sources used to compile this list