FOI 918 Acknowledge Receipt of Request for Information, including Format Required

Your Ref: mailto:[FOI #4302 email]

Dear : Anne Greagsby

Thank you for your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 about Vehicle use and cost by Cardiff Parks received on 21^st November 2008

We are considering your request under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act, you should receive the information requested within the statutory timescale of 20 working days, unless the information is exempt or we require additional time to consider whether disclosure is in the public interest in accordance with section 10(3) of the Act.

Cardiff Council's policy is to carry out the spirit and requirements of the Freedom of Information Act in a manner which:

- recognizes the duty to inform as the essential principle underlying the legislation;

- discloses to requesters the maximum information possible which is not injurious to the public and private interests identified in the exemptions in the Act and does so in the most timely and consistent manner given the nature and scope of the request;

- ensures that fees permitted under the Act are kept to an absolute minimum whilst safeguarding our position as a non-profit making repayment department

We will try to supply information in electronic format by email, but if this is not possible we will let you know. If you have any special requirements e.g. language, audio, large print, etc. please let us know.

The Act defines a number of exemptions which may prevent the release of information. If any exemptions apply to your information request they will be considered prior to disclosure. If any of the exemption categories do apply an explanation for non-disclosure will be included in the Decision Notice response you will receive, included in this notice is your right to appeal against our decision.

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. We will keep you informed if this issue arises.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable for the information you have requested, we will inform you of the details if and when appropriate. In these circumstances you will have to pay the fee before we process and release the information. The 20 working day time limit for responses will not start until we receive your payment.

If you have any queries or concerns regarding the FOIA please do not hesitate to contact me.

You can find out more about the Act from the Information Commissioner at:

Information Commissioner's Office (Wales)

Cambrian Buildings

Mount Stuart Square

Cardiff

CF10 5FL

http://www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk/eventual.aspx?id=33

Telephone: 029 2044 8044
Fax: 029 2044 8045

Email: [email address]

Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Yours Sincerely

Brian Flynn on behalf of

Barry Jeffreys

Information Compliance Manager

Information Management Services

Clerk to the Council

Tele No 0292087 3307