A definition of terms around Freedom of Information.
Adverts and announcements
Information that the Council publishes directly in the press or in other public venues.
Advice and guidance
Guidance notes prepared for staff and/or the public on a wide variety of subjects.
Agendas
Lists of subjects to be considered at Council meetings.
Application forms
Forms submitted to the Council.
By-laws
Copies of current bylaws and orders made by the Council.
Catalogues
Inventories of collections held by the Council.
Codes of practice
Documented directions that instruct and guide officers and members of the Council how to pursue their duties.
Consultation documents
Information relating to the views of local people on Council services and plans.
Contacts
Names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
Directories and registers
Lists of individuals, businesses, organisations, services and property held by the Council.
Educational and campaign material
Documents that highlight or explain specific issues or problems.
Fees and charges
List of the Council's fees and charges for services for 2002/03 and for succeeding years, as they are published.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
List of most common questions to the Council and their corresponding answers.
Historical records
Previously published information about people, places and events in the Borough.
Job details
Details of all jobs within the Council that are currently vacant together with a job recruitment pack comprising the job advertisement, terms and conditions of employment, job description, person specification, general information for applicants, further particulars about the service in which the post is located and an application form.
Maps
Geographical plans of the Borough.
Minutes
Records of decisions made at Council meetings.
Organisations and structure
Documents showing how services and decision-making bodies are organised.
Performance information
Information about management and planning, targets, performance, and inspections for 2002/03 and for succeeding years, as it is published.
Policies and strategies
The policy framework of the Council, as defined in the Council's Constitution, together with all other policies, plans and strategies as the Council may, from time to time, be required by statute or Government Direction to adopt or which the Council itself decides to adopt and publish.
Press releases and newsletters
News and events information intended for staff and/or the public.
Procedures and working practices
Documented steps that specify how officers and members of the Council should carry out tasks and duties.
Project documents
Information relating to specific projects.
Publicity and promotional material
Information on special events and projects organised by the Council.
Reports
Background papers for Council meetings.
Research
Studies of specific subjects.
Rules and regulations
Orders or directions which specify how officers, members of the Council and/or the public should act.
Service guides and plans
Descriptions of Council services and/or information about service delivery objectives.
Statutory documents
Information which the Council has a legal obligation to publish.
Terms of reference
Information about the scope and remit of Council committees.