FO1 144 04 July 2008

Mrs Caroline Carter

Dear Mrs Carter

Freedom of Information Request

I refer to the above and to your e-mail dated 24 June 2008 in which you requested the following;

“…total expenditure by Ards Borough Council on Common Purpose courses for each of the following years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 to date…”

I can advise that neither staff nor elected members have attended courses organised by this company for the years outlined.

I would like to advise you that if you are not happy with the way your request has been dealt with, an internal review can be sought through the office of the Chief Executive. If you are still dissatisfied following the internal review you can ask the Information Commissioner's Office to review the Council's decision.

Yours sincerely

Mary Hanna

Equality/Compliance Officer