The Council makes a large amount of information available to the public through our Publication Scheme.  This information is published routinely and can be accessed without the need to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act.

The Publication Scheme is organised into the following categories or classes of data:

Who we are and what we do
Organisational information, structures, locations and contacts.

What we spend and how we spend it
Financial information about projected and actual income and expenditure, procurement, contracts and financial audit.

What our priorities are and how we are doing
Strategies and plans, performance indicators, audits, inspections and reviews.

How we make decisions
Decision-making processes and records of decisions.

Our policies and procedures
Current written protocols, policies and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities.

Lists and registers 
Information held in registers required by law and other lists and registers relating to functions of the Council.

Services provided by the council
Information about the services the council provides including leaflets, guidance and newsletters.