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What is a publication scheme?
A publication scheme is a document detailing the many different
types of information the Council produce, in a clear and structured
way. Information is classified by type, saving you time and effort
by making it easier for you to find what you want. Our publication
scheme is currently under review.
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What about information that isn't listed in the publication
scheme?
From January 2005 you will have a general right of access to
different types of information held by the council. This right
covers information recorded in any form and obtained from any
source, not just documents published by the council. Access
requests must be made in writing (including e-mail) and you may
have to pay a fee.
- Whether any information is held
- A copy of all information that can be released
- The exemptions applying to any information withheld
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Why can the council withhold information?
The Act is one of a number of national policies to modernise
government and encourage more open and accountable decision making
but there are some exemptions to the right of access. The council
can withhold information like details of legal proceedings,
information provided in confidence or covered by the Data
Protection Act 1998.
We do not have to provide information if the cost of locating
and retrieving it is £450 or more and we can refuse requests from
anyone who repeatedly asks for the same or similar information.
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Structure of the scheme
The PCC publication scheme is divided into the following seven
general categories that are designed to be easy to understand and
to allow the user to find information quickly:
- Who we are and what we do? This will show organisational
information, locations, contacts, constitutional and legal
governance
- What we spend and how we spend it? Financial information
relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, tendering,
procurement and contracts
- What our priorities are and how we are doing? Strategy
and performance information, plans, assessments, inspections and
reviews
- How we make decisions? Policy proposals and decisions,
decision making process, internal criteria and procedures as well
as consultations
- Our policies and procedures
- Lists and Registers
- The services we provide
These categories are divided into sub-categories which are
further broken down into the Classes of Information. Classes
describe in more detail what is available in the scheme.
Information can be in the form of printed material such as reports
and leaflets, or in a variety of other media, such as links to
websites.
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Key to classes
This key will be used in each class of information to identify
whether there is a charge for a copy of the information and to
identify the format in which the information in each class may be
available. £ = Indicates there may be a charge for this
information.
Formats available:
- IT=Internet
- PP=Paper
- AD=Audio
- IS=By Inspection
- LF=Leaflet/Booklet
- LP=Large Print
- LG=Other Languages
- BR=Braille
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Charges
It is a requirement of the Publication Scheme that it states
whether information included in it is, or is intended to be,
available free of charge or on payment. There will be no charge for
information that costs public bodies less than £450 to produce but
the actual cost of printing, photocopying and postage may be
charged for. PCC wishes to make as much information as possible
available free of charge, though there will be instances where this
is not possible.
|
number of pages of information
comprising the copy
|
|
| fewer than 20 |
£1 |
| 20-29 |
£2 |
| 30-39 |
£3 |
| 40-49 |
£4 |
| 50-59 |
£5 |
| 60-69 |
£6 |
| 70-79 |
£7 |
| 80-89 |
£8 |
| 90-99 |
£9 |
| 100-149 |
£10 |
| 150-199 |
£15 |
| 200-249 |
£20 |
| 250-299 |
£25 |
| 300-349 |
£30 |
| 350-399 |
£35 |
| 400-499 |
£40 |
| 450-499 |
£45 |
| 500 or more |
£50 |
|
Postage
First class up to 100g
Second class up to 100g
|
36p
27p
|
|
CD-Rom
|
40p
|
In broad terms the following conditions will apply:
Website: free of charge unless otherwise
specified
E-mail: free of charge unless otherwise
stated
Material printed from website at City Council
public access terminals: a charge may be levied to cover the cost
of printing.
Publications produced by the City Council for
sale: As per cover price
Charges will be kept under review. There is no intention to
charge for material that has previously been made available free of
charge.
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Accessibility and Other Languages
We intend to ensure that the Scheme is made accessible to people
with disabilities, from disadvantaged communities and speakers of
other languages by taking a consistent approach to that adopted for
our Race Equality Scheme.
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Review of the Publication Scheme
The PCC Publication Scheme will be kept under review as will the
scope for adding new Classes of Information. The Publication Scheme
will be fully reviewed and submitted for re-approval as required by
the Information Commissioner.
Further Information and Contact Details
If you have any questions, queries or complaints about your
rights under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 please see contact
details below.
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Further information is also available from the Information
Commissioner at:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Telephone 01625 545745
www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk
Contact officer: Information Specialist
Email: foi@peterborough.gov.uk
Town Hall
Bridge Street
Peterborough
PE1 1HG
If you need information in large print, audio cassette, Braille,
translation (written or verbal) or signed interpretation, let us
know when you contact us.
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Who we are and what we do?
Below there are some examples of the kind of information via the
website. If you cannot find what you are looking for then
please contact the information Specialist, foi@peterborough.gov.uk
Peterborough City Council has a
constitution.
You can find the Location and opening time for the
customer service centre.
This link
will provide you with information on who your local councillor is
and how to contact them. You can also view
The results of the most recent election.
Our connections with our neighbouring authorities,
www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk
www.southkesteven.gov.uk
www.eastnorthants.gov.uk
www.southholland.gov.uk,
www.fenland.gov.uk
You can also see information on Local hospitals, local police
and the local
fire service.
What we spend and how we spend it?
Below there are some examples of the kind of information
available via the website. If you cannot find what you are
looking for then please contact the Information Officer, foi@peterborough.gov.uk.
You can view budget documents by clicking
here or view details regarding the capital programme or
spending reviews.
You can view audit reports
here or the district auditors report here. You can also
find our internal financial regulations by clicking here.
Details regarding the members allowance scheme can be found
here.
You can view deails of contracts awarded
here and further financial information for projects and events
here.
You can find further details on our work with our partners
with the following links:
What are our priorities and how we are doing?
Below there are some examples of the kind of information
available via the website. If you cannot find what you are looking
for then please contact the Information Officer, foi@peterborough.gov.uk
You can view the council’s budget here and also the
performance of the council here.
You can view our strategies and business plans, as well as the
best value local performance plan or the comprehensive performance
assessment. You can also see the best value performance indicators
and the
district auditor’s report on these indicators as well as the report
on the plan.
You may also wish to view
our service standards or equality impact assessments.
You can also see upcoming decisions as part of our
forward plan.
You can access strategies for the sub regional economic strategy
and also the regional economic strategy of the East of England Regional Economic
Strategy.
We are also subject to internal and external performance
reviews.
You can see the housing inspection report, the Joint Area Review
report and the supporting people report or see all of the Audit
Commission’s reports on Peterborough City Council.
We also have
statistical information produced in accordance with the
Council’s requirements.
How we make decisions?
Below there are some examples of the kind of information
available via the website. If you cannot find what you are looking
for then please contact the Information Officer, foi@peterborough.gov.uk
You can see a
schedule of council meetings as well as agendas, reports,
papers and minutes of council committees here. You can also see
public consultations here.
Policy proposals and decisions can be viewed here and the
guidance on the criteria used for decision making can be viewed
within the constitution.
Our policies and procedures
Below there are some examples of the kind of information
available via the website. If you cannot find what you are looking
for then please contact the Information Specialist, foi@peterborough.gov.uk
You can see the policies and procedures for conducting council
business and delivering our services.
We have policies for the recruitment and employment of staff
which can be viewed
here.
We have a
customer service policy and a complaints procedure if you are
not happy with the Council’s service.
You can view the
records management and personal data policies.
Below are a selection of charges and policies regarding Council
services:
Information on other charges can be obtained by contacting the
Information Officer, foi@peterborough.gov.uk
Lists and Registers
Below there are some examples of the kind of information
available via the website. If you cannot find what you are looking
for then please contact the Information Specialist, foi@peterborough.gov.uk
You can view information on the
Electoral Register and how to obtain information such as
births, deaths and marriages from the Register Office.
You can view the disclosure logs for Freedom of Information and
Data Protection Act requests
here.
You can view information on the register of councillors’
financial and other interests
here.
You can find out information on highways,
licensing, planning
and
rights of way from the Council.
Services provided by the Council
Below there are some examples of the kind of information
available via the website. If you cannot find what you are looking
for then please contact the Information Officer, foi@peterborough.gov.uk
You can find out about regulatory and licensing responsibilities
such as Trading
Standards,
licensing and street trading, or house of multiple occupation.
You can find our about the services we provide for local businesses
or for other organisations through
Housing Improvements and Repairs, or New Link or Health
and Safety.
You can also view an A to Z of all
the Council’s services.
The Council also provides some services where we are entitled to
recover a fee for such services as Planning,
Parking and
Highways.
You can also find information to help visitors discover
Peterborough,
our libraries,
museums and events.
We also publish Your
Peterborough as well as many other leaflets to help with living
in Peterborough. You can also access advice and guidance on a wide
range of subjects including Housing Benefit, Council Tax, grants,
housing and licensing.
It is also possible to view news from the Council in our
press
releases.