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Local Government Ombudsman
A Johnson made this Freedom of Information request to Mendip District Council
The request was partially successful.
From: A Johnson
24 August 2008
Dear Sir or Madam,
I would like to know,
a) how many findings of maladministration the local government
ombudsman has made against your council over the last 10 years.
b) how many findings of maladministration your council, either in
full or in part, has refused to accept.
c) how many findings of maladministration your council has accepted
but refused to comply, either in full or in part, with the local
government ombudsman's recommended remedy.
Yours faithfully,
A Johnson (Mrs)
From: customerservices
Mendip District Council
27 August 2008
Dear Mrs Johnson,
Thank you for your enquiry. In order to further your query and ensure
we can deliver the service, please supply us with the following
additional information:
Name:
House Number/Name:
Street Name:
Town/Village:
Postcode:
Please supply us details of your preferred contact method:
Email address:
Telephone number:
We will await your response in due course.
L Knowles
Customer Services, Advice and Information
Mendip District Council, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset,
BA4 5BT
Tel. 01749 648999
e-mail [email address]
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From: A Johnson
27 August 2008
Dear customerservices,
I have made a valid Freedom of Information request.
You have my email address and that's all you need. I am not obliged
to provide a postal address please check your facts.
Section 8 (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), a request is
to be treated as made in writing where the text of the request—
(a) is transmitted by electronic means,
(b) is received in legible form, and
(c) is capable of being used for subsequent reference.
Either send me the information requested in the form I have
requested to the address I have provided or give me the name of the
person I can ask to review your decision.
It may save time if you check with the ICO first because this is
not the first time a council has misinterpreted the FOI Act in the
way you have.
The following may save you some time in deciding whether to supply
the information I have requested.
8.1.b of the FOI Act asks for an "address for correspondence", the
email address I am using is sufficient.
The Ministry of Justice has guidance on this – "As well as hard
copy written correspondence, requests that are transmitted
electronically (for example, in emails) are acceptable ... If a
request is received by email and no postal address is given, the
email address should be treated as the return address."
As if that isn't enough, the Information Commissioner's Hints for
Practitioners say "Any correspondence could include a request for
information. If it is written (this includes e-mail), legible,
gives the name of the applicant, an address for reply (which could
be electronic), and includes a description of the information
required, then it will fall within the scope of the legislation."
Yours sincerely,
A Johnson
From: Lyons, Fiona
Mendip District Council
27 August 2008
Link: [1]File-List
Link: [2]Edit-Time-Data
My Ref FOI/2008/429 Direct Line: 01749 341247
Please Reply to: Fiona Lyons Ext: 247
e-mail [email address] Fax: 01749 341542
27 August 2008
Dear Mrs Johnson
Re: Freedom of Information Act 2000
Request for access to information Reference Number: FOI/2008/429
Local Government Ombudsman
I acknowledge your request for access to information under the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 as detailed above.
Under the Act the Council has 20 working days to comply with your request,
subject to any exemptions that may apply. This deadline will expire on 23
September 2008.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries regarding
your request.
Yours sincerely
Fiona Lyons
Data Protection Officer
Mendip District Council,
Council Offices, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet,
Somerset BA4 5BT
The contents of this e-mail are intended for the named addressee only.
This email may contain information which is confidential or privileged.
Unless you are the named addressee you may not copy or use it, act in
reliance on it, or disclose it to anyone else. If you have received this
email in error please notify Mendips Strategic ICT Dept on 01749 341270 or
by email at [email address] and then destroy it.
The Council reserves the right to monitor, record and retain any incoming
and outgoing emails for security reasons and for monitoring internal
compliance with the Council*s policies including the policy relating to
email use. Email monitoring and / or blocking software may be used, emails
may also be disclosed to other people under legislation, particularly the
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Unless this email relates to Mendip District Council business it will be
regarded by the Council as personal and will not be authorized or sent on
behalf of the Council. The sender will have sole responsibility for any
legal actions or disputes that may arise.
Mendip District Council makes every effort to keep its network secure and
free from viruses. However you do need to check this email and any
attachments to it for viruses and accuracy as the Council can take no
responsibility for any viruses, errors or omissions which are transferred
or arise as a result of the transmission of this email.
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From: Lyons, Fiona
Mendip District Council
5 September 2008
Link: [1]File-List
My Ref FOI/2008/429 Direct Line: 01749 648999
Please Reply to: Fiona Lyons Ext: ***
e-mail [email address]
5 September 2008
Dear Mrs Johnson
Re: Freedom of Information Act 2000
Request for access to information - FOI/2008/429
Local Government Ombudsman
With reference to your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000,
please find the information you have requested on the attached Response.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further assistance
in this matter.
Yours sincerely
Fiona Lyons
Data Protection Officer
Mendip District Council,
Council Offices, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet,
Somerset BA4 5BT
The contents of this e-mail are intended for the named addressee only.
This email may contain information which is confidential or privileged.
Unless you are the named addressee you may not copy or use it, act in
reliance on it, or disclose it to anyone else. If you have received this
email in error please notify Mendips Strategic ICT Dept on 01749 341270 or
by email at [email address] and then destroy it.
The Council reserves the right to monitor, record and retain any incoming
and outgoing emails for security reasons and for monitoring internal
compliance with the Council*s policies including the policy relating to
email use. Email monitoring and / or blocking software may be used, emails
may also be disclosed to other people under legislation, particularly the
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Unless this email relates to Mendip District Council business it will be
regarded by the Council as personal and will not be authorized or sent on
behalf of the Council. The sender will have sole responsibility for any
legal actions or disputes that may arise.
Mendip District Council makes every effort to keep its network secure and
free from viruses. However you do need to check this email and any
attachments to it for viruses and accuracy as the Council can take no
responsibility for any viruses, errors or omissions which are transferred
or arise as a result of the transmission of this email.
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