Dear Ruthlyn Black

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 - INFORMATION REQUEST

I acknowledge your request for information received on 15 January 2010.

Your request is being considered and you will receive the information requested within the statutory timescale of 20 working days as defined by the Freedom of Information Act 2000, subject to the information not being exempt or containing a reference to a third party.

If appropriate, the information may be provided in paper copy, normal font size. 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, which 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 will not be released. You will be informed if this is the case, including your rights of appeal.

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.

There may a fee payable for this information. This will be considered and you will be informed if a fee is payable. In this event the fee must be paid before the information is processed and released. The 20 working day time limit for responses is suspended until receipt of the payment.

If you have any queries or concerns then please contact the:

Freedom of Information Officer

The London Borough of Merton,

Civic Centre, London Road, Morden SM4 5DX

or e-mail [Merton Borough Council request email]

Further information is also available from the Information Commissioner at:

Information Commissioner's Office,

Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

The Information Commissioner can also be contacted on telephone 01625 545 700. Further information can be found on the website www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk

Yours sincerely

Samantha Footman

Samantha Footman

Business Performance

London Borough of Merton

Merton Civic Centre

London Road

Morden SM4 5DX

Direct Line: 020 8545 4149

Fax: 020 8545 4006

My Ref : ER/BS/FOI/28534

Please Ask For: Samantha Footman

Your Ref:

Date: 18 January 2010

Ruthlyn Black

Email: [FOI #27076 email]

ENVIRONMENT AND REGENERATION DEPARTMENT

Chris Lee - Director