9 March 2009

Dear Sir or Madam

Freedom of Information Act: Request for Information

I am writing in respect of your recent enquiry for information held by Shepway District Council under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. I can confirm that the Council has not used `Common Purpose' to provide training for Councillors.

Any re-use of this information will be subject to the Re-use of Public Sector Information Act. Should you require any further information, or if you are not satisfied with our response, please do not hesitate to contact me on 01303 853444. You may also request an internal review by writing to the following address:

Link Officer

Customer Services

Shepway District Council

Castle Hill Avenue

Folkestone

Kent CT20 2QY

Alternatively you can use our Customer Comment Form which can be accessed at our website www.shepway.gov.uk.

In addition, if you are not satisfied with our response you may apply to the Information Commissioner for an independent review at the following address:

The information Commissioner

Wyncliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire SK9 5AF

Telephone 01625 545700

www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk

Yours sincerely

Claire Thomas

F.O.I./Senior Administration Officer

Legal & Democratic Services