Data matching
We are required by law to protect the public funds we administer. We may share information provided to us with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds, in order to prevent and detect fraud
Data protection
The Data Protection Act 1998 is intended to protect the privacy of individuals and place obligations on organisations that process personal data
Freedom of information
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is intended to promote a culture of openness and accountability by giving people the right to access information held by public authorities
Information management charter
This charter describes how we manage both personal and non-personal information, what you can expect from us, and what your rights are
Fees
Fees for requesting information under Freedom of Information, Data Protection or Environmental Information Regulations
Non-personal information
You can access all non-personal information held by us, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the council's Freedom of Information policy
Personal information
Personal data is information that relates to living individuals, including customers and council staff. It does not include information relating to dead people, groups or communities of people, organisations or businesses
Types of information
Promises made in our information management charter apply to information held in almost all formats
Open data
View Councillors' allowances, Freedom of Information requests we've received and the outcomes and responses, payments to suppliers for goods and services and grants, and senior officers’ salary information
