Information we hold - the council's publication scheme

Who we are and what we do

Organisational information, locations and contacts, constitutional and legal governance.

• Council constitution
• Council democratic structure
• Council directorate structure
• Location and opening times of council offices
• Currently elected councillors' information and contact details
• Public consultations
• Our departments and management team
• Election results 
• Relationships with other authorities

What we spend and how we spend it

Financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, tendering, procurement and contracts.

• Financial statements, budgets and variance reports
• The members' allowance scheme and the allowances paid under it to councillors each year
• Procurement procedures

What our priorities are and how we are doing

Strategy and performance information, plans, assessments, inspections and reviews.

• Annual reports
• Internal and external organisation performance reviews
• Forward plan
• District auditor's reports 
• Inspection reports
• Statistical information produced in accordance with the council's and departmental requirements

You can find out more on our priorities page.

How we make decisions

Policy proposals and decisions. Decision making processes, internal criteria and procedures, consultations.

• Timetable of council meetings
• Agendas, officers' reports, background papers and minutes of council committee, sub-committee and standing forum meetings
• Public consultations
• Internal communications guidance, criteria used for decision making, internal instructions, manuals and guidelines

Our policies and procedures

Current written protocols for delivering our functions and responsibilities.

• Policies and procedures for conducting council business
• Policies and procedures about the recruitment and employment of staff
• Customer service
• Records management and personal data policies

Lists and registers

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

• Highways
• Licensing
• Planning
• Commons footpaths

The services we offer

Advice and guidance, booklets and leaflets, transactions and media releases. A description of the services offered.

• Regulatory and licensing responsibilities
• Services for local businesses
• Media releases