Dear Mr. West

Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Information Request

Your request for information, received 14 October 2009, has now been considered.

Could you tell me what, if any, financial assistance the council has given to Darlington Football Club since April 1^st 2002.

I would like information including, but not limited to, exemptions or holidays from business rates and council taxes, grants, and any other financial aid granted by the council.

The Council has not provided financial assistance to Darlington Football Club during the specified time period.

If you have any queries or concerns or are dissatisfied with the handling of your request please contact:

Freedom of Information Officer

Darlington Borough Council

Corporate Services

Town Hall

Darlington

DL1 5QT

Tel: 01325 388905

E-mail: [Darlington Borough Council request email]

Website: www.darlington.gov.uk/democracy/information_rights

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www.darlington.gov.uk/complaints

If you do not have access to the Internet please contact the Freedom of Information Officer, using the contact details above, for a copy of the Council's corporate feedback form.

You can also obtain further information from the Information Commissioner at:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF 
Tel:   01625 545 700
Website: www.ico.gov.uk

Enquiries: www.ico.gov.uk/Global/online_enquiries.aspx

Yours sincerely

Freedom of Information Officer

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