Dear Ms Oliver

Freedom of Information Request - Former Jackson's Brickyards - Rubbish in Filled Claypits

Thank you for your email dated 18^th July 2010 requesting information under the Freedom of Information Act. I understand your request to be as follows:

“I believe you have some former Jackson's brickyards in your area, which are all probably on your contaminated land register. Please let me know how many there are/were and how many of these have never been built on due to contamination/landfill gas problems.”

Your request is being considered as a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. In accordance with statutory requirements, it may take up to 20 working days (approximately 4 weeks) for the Council to consider your request and provide a formal response. Should this 20 working day deadline need to be extended you will be notified and kept informed.

I have passed your request to Ian Saxon, Assistant Executive Director - Environmental Services, to respond to your request and he can be contacted on 0161-342-3470 or at [email address]

Please be advised that there may be a charge for your request and you will be notified if this is the case before any costs are incurred.

Should you have any concerns about the way your response is being dealt with, please do not hesitate to contact me in writing or by e-mail.

Yours sincerely

Sandra Stewart

Borough Solicitor