Dear Mr Lister

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 - INFORMATION REQUEST

I acknowledge your request for information received on 17/11/2009. Your request is being considered and you will receive the information requested within the statutory timescale of 20 working days from the first working day following the date of receipt, which is 15/12/2009, as defined by the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Information is usually provided in paper copy form. If you require alternative formats, e.g. language, audio, large print, etc. then please let me know. For your information, the Act defines a number of exemptions that may prevent release of the information you have requested. There will be an assessment and if any of the exemption categories apply then the information specifically covered by the exemption will not be released, but any other information held that is relevant to your request will be released.

If the information you request contains reference to a third party then they may be consulted prior to a decision being taken on whether or not to release the information to you. You will be informed if this is the case.

A fee maybe payable for this information. You will be informed if a fee is payable and, in this event, the fee must be paid before the information is processed and released. The 20 working day time limit for responses will be suspended until receipt of the payment. Please be aware that if payment is not received within 3 calendar months of the date of this letter, your request will be closed and you will have to re-apply for the information should you still want it.

If you have any queries or concerns then please contact:

HEATHER SANSBY

RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Leicester City Council

New Walk Centre

Welford Place

LEICESTER

LE1 6ZG

mail:[email address]

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Further information is also available from the Information Commissioner at: Information Commissioner's Office Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF Telephone: 01625 545 700 www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk

Yours sincerely

Bev Dressler