Our Ref: RHR0298d9

Date: 3 June 2008

Email Address: [FOI #358 email]

Dear Mr Steggles

Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Request for Information

I am writing in respect of your recent enquiry for information regarding held by the Authority under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please find herewith the following answers to your questions:

Question 1 Can you please tell me what surveys have been done to conclude that the people of Sutton Coldfield do not want Wheelie Bins?

Answer: No local surveys have been undertaken, however, a city wide survey was undertaken which concluded that the current collection methods are the preferred choice of the majority of Birmingham residents.

Question 2 Can you please tell me who is in charge of supplying Wheelie Bins to residents?

Answer: It is not Birmingham City Council policy to supply Wheelie Bins to any residents.

Question 3 Can you please tell me which councillors have put a stop to residents of Sutton Coldfield receiving Wheelie Bins?

Answer: It is not Birmingham City Council policy to supply Wheelie Bins to any residents. This is an Executive decision of the City Council.

If you are not satisfied with the response you may ask for an internal review. To do this please contact Birmingham City Council's central FOI Team at this address:

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If subsequently you are not satisfied with the Council's decision you may apply to the Information Commissioner for a decision. Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the complaints procedure provided by the Council. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at the following address:

The Information Commissioner

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Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

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Telephone: 01625 545745

Web Address:
www.ico.gov.uk

Yours sincerely,

Rosa Hunter (Mrs)

Information Governance Officer

Business Support - Data Protection/Freedom of Information

Performance and Support Services

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