Publication Scheme

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Approved at Full Council 18.3.18

 

 

 

Reviewed at Full Council 16.3.20 Agenda item 9.5

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Dec 25

 

Re written inline with ICO Model For approval Full Council 15th Dec 25

 

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Macclesfield FOI Publication Scheme

 Macclesfield Town Council Freedom of Information (FOI) Publication Scheme

1. Introduction This publication scheme commits Macclesfield Town Council to make information available to the public as part of its normal business activi-ties. The scheme is based on the model approved by the Information Com-missioner’s Office (ICO) under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).

The purpose of this scheme is to ensure that:

  • The Council is open and transparent in the way it conducts its
  • Members of the public can easily access information without the need to make a specific written request.
  • Information is published proactively and updated
2. Scope of the Scheme The scheme covers information routinely published by the Where possible, information will be made available on the Coun-cil’s website: www.macclesfield-tc.gov.uk.


If the information is not available online, it can be requested in writing, by email, or by phone. Paper copies may incur a small charge for printing, copying, and postage.

Contact: Town Clerk Macclesfield Town Council, 32 Park Green, Macclefield SK117NA
Email: [email protected] Phone: 01625 250730

3. Information Available under the Scheme The information is organised into seven broad classes, as recommended by the ICO.

 

Class 1 – Who we are and what we do

  • Who’s who on the Council and its Committees
  • Contact details for Councillors and Officers
  • Council office address, opening hours
  • Roles and responsibilities of Committees and Sub-Committees
  • Staff Structure
  • Boundary maps and ward information
Class 2 – What we spend and how we spend it

  • Annual budget and precept information
  • Annual accounts and audit reports
  • Financial regulations and Standing Orders
  • Grants given and received
  • Contracts awarded and tenders issued
  • Expenses and allowances paid to Councillors
  • Payments over £500
  • Financial reports (balance sheet, income and expenses, bank reconciliation) in reports to every Finance Committee.

Class 3 – What our priorities are and how we are doing

  • Strategic Business Plan 23-27
  • Annual Reports
  • Macc Updates

Class 4 – How we make decisions

  • Timetable of Council and Committee meetings
  • Agendas and Minutes of Meetings
  • Reports presented to Council for
  • Standing Orders and all
  • Responses to planning applications (in planning minutes) Class 5 – Our policies and procedures

Extensive list of polices and procedures on the website including:

  • Policies and procedures for governance and administration
  • Employment and recruitment policies
  • Complaints procedure
  • Data protection and privacy policies
  • FOI and Publication Scheme
  • Code of Conduct for Members and Staff
  • Health and Safety Policy Class 6 – Lists and registers
  • Register of Members’ Interests
  • Register of Gifts and Hospitality Class 7 – The services we offer
  • Community grants and funding schemes
  • Town Centre management and events
  • Allotments
  • Support for local groups and organisations
  • Newsletter/ Macc Updates
All information on the website. Copy can be emailed on request. Hard copy can be printed on request (cost may be incurred)4. 
4. Charges for Information Information published on the website is free of charge. For printed copies, the following charges may apply :
  • Photocopying: 10p per page (black & white), 20p per page (colour)
  • Postage: at cost
  • Electronic copies: free of charge
5. Requests for Information If the information you need is not available through this publication scheme, you may make a written request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or Environmental Information Regulations 2004.


Requests should be sent to: Email: [email protected] Town Clerk, Macclesfield Town Council, 32 Park Green, Macclesfield SK11 7NA.

We aim to respond within 20 working days of receiving your request.

6. Review and Updates This Publication Scheme will be reviewed as required by changes in legislation or Council operations. Last updated: 15th December 2025