Freedom of Information 

Grindleton Parish Council is committed to openness, transparency and accountability.

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Wherever possible, information about the Council's activities, decisions, finances and services is made available through this website.

 

This page explains how information is published by the Council and how members of the public may request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

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Information Available from the Council

The Council routinely publishes a range of information, including:

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• Meeting agendas and minutes

• Financial information, accounts and audit documents

• Council policies and procedures

• Councillor information

• Planning consultation responses

• Parish plans, reports and other council publications

• Information relating to the Council's responsibilities and services​

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Many of these documents can be accessed directly through this website.

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Publication Scheme

Grindleton Parish Council seeks to make information available proactively wherever possible.

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Information is published in accordance with the principles of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) Model Publication Scheme.

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The Council aims to make information available unless there is a legal reason preventing disclosure, such as the protection of personal data or confidential information.

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Requesting Information

If the information you are seeking is not available on this website, you may submit a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

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Requests should be made in writing and should clearly describe the information required.

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Requests should be sent to: The Parish Clerk, grindletonparishcouncil@gmail.com

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The Council will respond in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

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Charges

Most information published on this website is available free of charge.

Where printed copies or large quantities of information are requested, the Council may charge reasonable copying, printing and postage costs where permitted by law.

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Further Information

Further information about the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and your rights of access to information can be found on the Information Commissioner's Office website.