Freedom of Information
The Act specifically states that:
'Any person making a request for information to a public authority is entitled:
a) To be informed in writing by the public authority whether it holds information of the description specified in the request.
b) If that is the case, to have that information communicated to him or her.'
Written requests for information under the FOI Act must be dealt with within 20 working days.
If you wish to obtain some information from Durham County Council, you should first check whether it is contained on the Council's Publication Scheme.
Durham County Council Publication Scheme
The Publication Scheme is a guide to information routinely published by Durham County Council and also to information that it is our intention to publish. The Scheme has been produced in response to the requirements of section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 but it also supports Durham County Council’s commitment to make information of public interest widely and easily available in the interests of open and accountable government. Much of the information is available through the County Council website, but for other information or any queries about the Scheme or about the publications available through it, please contact:Freedom of Information / Data Protection Coordinator
Durham County Council
Rivergreen Centre
Aykley Heads
Durham
DH1 5TS
Tel: 0191 3708803
Fax: 0191 3708897
Email: Freedom of Information
There is a link to the Publication Scheme at the bottom of this page.
Requesting Information not Found in the Publication Scheme
If you can't find the information you are interested in through the Publication Scheme, then you can make a request for information under the FOI Act. Requests must be in writing, must contain a name and address for us to contact you, and must describe the information you want in enough detail that we can find it. You can use the form at the bottom of this page to make a request for information under the FOI Act.All requests that we receive under the FOI Act will be dealt with promptly, and no later than 20 working days after we receive the request. Please note that we may charge a fee for providing you with the information, to cover the costs of printing, photocopying and postage. We will let you know if a fee applies to your request.
If the information you have requested falls under any of the 23 classes of exempt information, as defined in the FOI Act, we may not be able to supply you with the information. If this is the case, we will let you know and explain why we cannot give you the information.
For any queries about making FOI requests, contact the Freedom of Information / Data Protection Coordinator at the above address.
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Freedom of Information form (1 page, 49kb)
FOI Requests Received
The file below contains details of all FOI requests dealt with by Durham County Council up to the end of May 2008. For each request there is a brief description of what information was requested along with the outcome of the request. The Disclosure Log will be updated at the end of each month.FOI Disclosure log May 2007 to June 2008.pdf (15 pages, 32kb)Previous requests may be viewed, by appointment, at the Council Offices at:
The Rivergreen Centre,
Aykley Heads,
Durham,
DH1 5TS.
Please contact Kevin Bell, Freedom of Information/Data Protection/Caldicott Coordinator on 0191 3708803, or email <a href="mailto:foi@durham.gov.uk">foi@durham.gov.uk</a>.
FOI Requests Received (to end of December 2005)
The file below contains details of all FOI requests received by Durham County Council up to the end of December 2005. For each request there is a brief description of what information was requested along with the outcome of the request.Disclosure Log - Dec 2005.pdf (18 pages, 52kb) About the Freedom of Information Publications Scheme
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The Freedom of Information Publications Scheme
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