Freedom of Information - Publication Scheme
Adopting a Publication Scheme is a requirement of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. This Act promotes greater openness and accountability across the public sector by requiring all public authorities to make information available proactively, through a Publication Scheme.
The publication scheme lists all information available to the public that the Council has published. This ranges from leaflets and publications to committee reports and plans, schedules of fees, applications forms etc. Members of the public have a legal right to a copy of any document or information that is referred to in the publication scheme. The scheme indicates how and where that information is held and is detailed in the table below.
For further information on the Publication Scheme please use the link below:
Information on the Publication Scheme
| Information/Document | How the information can be obtained | Where to find the information |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution | Website Document Library | Constitution |
| Council Democratic Structure | Website | Councillors (Brentwood) |
| Currently elected Brentwood Borough Councillors and their contact details | Website | Councillors (Brentwood) |
| Essex County Councillors | Website | Councillors (Essex) |
| Member of Parliament (MP) & Members of European parliament (MEPs) | Website | Member of Parliament (MP) and Members of European parliament (MEPs) |
| Town Hall contact details and opening times | Website | |
| Contact details for Council Services | Website | |
| Election Results | Website | Election Results |
| Useful contacts | Website |
| Information/Document | How the information can be obtained | Where to find the information |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Accounts | Website Document Library | Statement of Accounts |
| Summary of Accounts | Website Document Library | Summary of Accounts |
| Council Estimates | Website Document Library | Estimate Book |
| Medium Term Financial Plan | Website Document Library | Medium Term Financial Plan |
| Capital Strategy | Website Document Library | Capital Strategy |
| Audit & Inspection | Website Document Library | |
| Members' Allowances | Website | Members' Allowances |
| Procurement | Website Document Library | Procurement Strategy |
| Financial Regulations | Website Document Library | Financial Regulations |
| Information/Document | How the information can be obtained | Where to find the information |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Performance Plan | Website Document Library | Corporate Performance Plan |
| Brentwood Community Strategy | Website Document Library | Brentwood Community Strategy |
| Economic Development Strategy | Website Document Library | Economic Development Strategy |
| Corporate Strategic Plan | Website Document Library | Corporate Strategic Plan |
| Capital Strategy | Website Document Library | Capital Strategy |
| Children & Young People’s Strategy | Website Document Library | Children & Young People’s Strategy |
| Homelessness Strategy | Website Document Library | Homelessness Strategy |
| Housing Renewal Strategy | Website Document Library | Housing Renewal Strategy |
| Open Space Strategy | Website Document Library | Open Space Strategy |
| Play Area Strategy | Website Document Library | Play Area Strategy |
| Sports Development Strategy | Website Document Library | Sports Development Strategy |
| Local Area Agreement | Website Document Library | The Essex Local Area Agreement (LAA2) 2008 - 2011 |
| Service Plans | Website Document Library | Service Plans |
| Information/Document | How the information can be obtained | Where to find the information |
|---|---|---|
| Council Committees | Website | Committees |
| Calendar of Committee Meetings | Website | Committee Calendar |
| Committee Agendas & Minutes | Website | Agendas & Minutes |
| Information/Document | How the information can be obtained | Where to find the information |
|---|---|---|
| Terms of Reference for Committees | Website Document Library | Constitution |
| Enforcement Concordat | Website Document Library | Enforcement Concordat |
| Data Quality Policy | Website Document Library | Data Quality Policy |
| Corporate Customer Service Charter | Website Document Library | Corporate Customer Service Charter |
| Child, Young People & Vulnerable Adults | Website Document Library | Child, Young People & Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy & Procedures |
| Disability Equality Scheme | Website Document Library | Disability Equality Scheme |
| Diversity Handbook | Website Document Library | Diversity Handbook |
| Gender Equality Scheme | Website Document Library | Gender Equality Scheme |
| Housing Benefits & Council Tax Benefits Prosecutions Policy | Website Document Library | Housing Benefits & Council Tax Benefits Prosecutions Policy |
| Proceeds of Crime (Anti-Money Laundering)Policy and Guidance | Website Document Library | Proceeds of Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) Policy and Guidance |
| Whistleblowing Policy | Website Document Library | Policies |
| Information/Document | How the information can be obtained | Where to find the information |
|---|---|---|
| Register of Members Interests | Website | Please telephone 01277 312655 to arrange to view at Town Hall |
| Register of Disclosures by Members | Hard Copy | Please telephone 01277 312655 to arrange to view at Town Hall |
| Register of Gifts & Hospitality | Hard Copy | Please telephone 01277 312655 to arrange to view at Town Hall |
| Declaration of Acceptance of Office | Hard Copy | Please telephone 01277 312655 to arrange to view at Town Hall |
| Electoral Register | Hard Copy | Available to view at Town Hall Reception |
| Commercial Property Register | Hard Copy | Please telephone 01277 312500 to obtain free copy |
| Residential Land Availability | Hard Copy | Please telephone 01277 312500 to arrange to view |
| Information/Document | How the information can be obtained | Where to find the information |
|---|---|---|
| Information about Brentwood | Website |
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| Business | Website |
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| Council Tax and Benefits | Website |
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| Job Vacancies | Website | Job Vacancies |
| Parish Councils | Website | Parish Councils |
| Press Releases | Website | Press Releases |
| Selling to Brentwood Borough | Website | Selling to Brentwood Borough |
| Environment | Website |
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| Housing | Website |
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| Leisure, Arts and Community | Website |
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| Licensing | Website |
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| Planning and Building Control | Website |
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| Transport & Highways | Website |
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| Waste & Recycling | Website |
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