John Collings,

Executive Director of Children's Services

Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8PU

www.newcastle.gov.uk

Ref: AF/FOI 2696

This matter is being dealt with by: Anthony Francis, Lead Financial Specialist

Tel: 0191 2116919

Date: 30^th September 2010

A Williams

Email: request-46516-bf0078aa@whatdo they know.com

Dear Sir / Madam

Freedom of Information Request

I refer to your FOI request of 9^th September 2010 regarding our Fostering allowances. I have attached a document relating to our `Foster A Future' scheme which includes the detail you have requested.

I trust this resolves your request.

If you are unhappy with the information supplied you can ask for an internal review of our decision. Please send details of your request for review to the following address:

Information Governance Coordinator
Chief Executive's Directorate
Civic Centre
Barras Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE99 2BN
Telephone: 0191 277 7666
E-mail: [Newcastle upon Tyne City Council request email]

If you are still unhappy with how the Council has handled your request you can write to the Information Commissioner asking for an assessment to be made. Contact details are as follows:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Telephone: 01625 545745
E-mail: [email address]

Please contact me on the above telephone number if you wish to discuss this matter.

Yours faithfully

Anthony Francis

Lead Financial Specialist