Data Protection and Freedom of Information

With the advent of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the public has new rights to access information held by the Council.   Under the Freedom of Information Act, it is the duty of every public authority to adopt and maintain a Publication Scheme.   Publication Schemes facilitate the proactive release of information and play a crucial role in supporting and providing greater openness and transparency across the public sector, creating a better understanding of how public authorities carry out their duties, The Act enables individuals and organisations to find out what information exists and request copies of documents.

In line with s.20 of the Act the Information Commissioner has approved a new model publication scheme which has been adopted by Flitwick Town Council.

Classes of Information

• Who we are and what we do
• What we spend and how we spend it
• What our priorities are and how we are doing
• How we make decisions
• Our policies and procedures
• Lists and registers
• Services provided by the Council