Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 requires all public authorities to adopt and maintain a publication scheme. Under the scheme, the Council can make a significant amount of information publicly available - without the need for someone to specifically request it. The scheme is a description of the classes or types of information published, as well as a list of publications or documents currently available. In addition to the publication scheme, the Council’s website contains specially written material aimed at helping make the Council and its services more accessible. Frequently, key documents such as strategies, plans and annual reports are printed and made available at local Libraries and other locations.
If you have a specific access request
If you wish access to information and you have checked that it is not otherwise available, please contact the Council Service you believe may hold the information you require. If you require the information in a particular format, arrangements can usually be made to have the output presented in large type, on computer disk, and in other formats on request. If English is not your first language translation facilities may be made available.
You will be informed as to whether or not the information requested is actually held, and depending on the nature of your request, you may be presented with a summary, document copies, or an invitation to come and inspect relevant records for yourself.
Charges for Information in the Scheme
The main service route to information is through the Council’s website. For those without on-going private access to the internet, the Library Service offers public access to computers, and a counter service. The Library Service will advise on any relevant charges.
For direct access to records, and the supply of information copies, there may be a specific charge. (The publication scheme identifies some of the categories where a charge applies).
The publication scheme can also be provided in hardcopy format available on request and is free of charge. This can be requested either through the Library Service or at reception in Greenfield House. Once we have received your request we will endevour to have a copy sent within 3 working days.
If you are in any doubt, please contact the Council Service concerned for guidance, or e-mail us at adminservices@clacks.gov.uk or use the contact details below.
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Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Principal Administration Officer, Legal & Administration
Greenfield House, Tullibody Road, Alloa, FK10 2AD
Tel: 01259 452103 / 450000 Fax: 01259 452230
Email: adminservices@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form
