Mayor of London Transport Strategy - Consultation Process - How many aware within LB Hillingdon?

FOI/1691 Black

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Dear Ms Black

I am writing in response to your Freedom of Information Request below.

The London Borough of Hillingdon (LBH) does not hold the information
you are requesting in this instance as the consultation exercise was
under taken by Transport for London (TFL). In regards to any publicity
or the handling ofthis consultation we would advise you to contact TFL
directly:
TfL Customer Relations
4th Floor, Zone Y4, 14 Pier Walk
North Greenwich
London SE10 0ES
Tel: 020 3283 6515
Email: [email address]

A copy of the London Borough of Hillingdons response to TFLs draft
consultation is available on our website.

http://modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/Publishe...

In regards to your specific questions we would respond as follows:

(1) What publicity was undertaken across LB Hillingdon by TfL and by LB
Hillingdon?
LBH has not undertaken any specific publicity in regards to this
consolation. we do not hold information on any publicity TFL may or may
not have undertaken.

(2) What was published that explained the Draft Strategy and the
consultation process and how were these made available?
The LBH does not hold this information as the draft strategy is a TFL
document and we would advise you to contact TFL directly. The only
information published by LBH was our response to the consultation as
indicated above.

(3) What steps were taken to try to ensure a balanced cross-section of
the public was made aware of the process?
LBH does not hold any information on the Consultation process as it was
a TFL consultation and it is TFL who are responsible for managing the
consultation process.

(4) Where were leaflets distributed, and how was this decided? What
analysis suggested this would lead to a fair and balanced distribution
across the community?
LBH has not distributed any leaflets and we do not hold the information
you are requesting, as above, we do not hold any information on the
Consultation process as it was a TFL consultation and it is TFL who are
responsible for managing the consultation process.

(5) What steps were taken to ensure that hard-to-reach sections of the
community, such as those who travel exclusively by private car,were made
aware of the consultation process and encouraged to participate in it?
As above LBH does not hold any information on the Consultation process
as it was a TFL consultation and it is TFL who are responsible for
managing the consultation process.

(6) What consultation discussions took place between LB Hillingdon and
TfL over how this process would operate?mTo what extent was the council
consulted over the detail of the consultation, and what views did it
express?
We do not hold a record of any discussions between LBH and TFL
regarding consultation strategy

(7) Is the council happy with the consultation process? Was the council
happy that the online questionnaire was so flagrantly biased? Was the
council happy that were responders allowed to pick as many as they chose
from an uncosted wish-list?
LBH does not any information regarding whether we are 'happy' with the
consultation process. You should note that the Freedom of Act 2000 only
applies to information held in a recorded form. It places public
authorities under no obligation to express an opinion or provide a value
judgement on a matter where that opinion or judgement has not been
previously recorded.

(7) What steps were taken to inform and involve organisations likely to
have an interest?
I would refer you to answer for Q1

(8) What programme of meetings was organised? Did Hillingdon Council
ask TfL to attend meetings of the council's Neighbourhood Partnerships,
and how many did receive reports on the consultation from TfL?
LBH did not organise any meetings.

(9) How many meetings took place within LB Hillingdon between TfL and
the council as part of the consultation process? What about with local
groups in LB Hillingdon?
None

(10) What pre-consultation took place with interested parties to ensure
that the process was fair and balanced?
LBH has not undertaken any pre-consultation and we do not hold any
information on what steps TFL may have taken.

(11) Does the council support a MTS consultation on the Draft Mayor of
London Transport Strategy that offers so little for the driver -
private motorist or professional driver of taxi, minicab, van,
lorry or bus?
How important are private drivers in the overall use of transport in
Hillingdon?
Has the council expressed concerns over this unfair and unbalanced
aspect of the consultation process?

S21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 states that information is
exempt where the information requested is available to the applicant by
other means. In this instance I would refer you to LBHs response to the
consultation, the link which is provided above. I would also refer you
to our response to Q7 in which I state the Freedom of Information Act
2000 does not oblige officers to supply an opinion or a value judgement
unless it has been previously recorded. LBH does not hold any
information about "concerns over this unfair and unbalanced aspect of
the consultation process"

(12) Does the council support a MTS in which the promotion of cycling
within the draft MTS does not also include warnings on the dangers of
this mode? Does the council support the proposition that a mass switch
to cycling would be beneficial justified, and on what evidence?
S21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 states that information is
exempt where the information requested is available to the applicant by
other means. In this instance I would refer you to LBHs response to
the consultation, the link which is provided above.

(13) Does the council support a MTS consultation in which costings of
various suggestions were not put forward, so that the public could see
how much tax each would entail?
S21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 states that information is
exempt where the information requested is available to the applicant by
other means. In this instance I would refer you to LBHs response to
the consultation, the link which is provided above. I would also refer
you to our response to Q7 in which I state the Freedom of Information
Act 2000 does not oblige officers to supply an opinion or a value
judgement unless it has been previously recorded.

(14) Does the council support a MTS consultation in which there was no
question on the level of subsidy that each mode should receive?
S21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 states that information is
exempt where the information requested is available to the applicant by
other means. In this instance I would refer you to LBHs response to
the consultation, the link which is provided above. I would also refer
you to our response to Q7 in which I state the Freedom of Information
Act 2000 does not oblige officers to supply an opinion or a value
judgement unless it has been previously recorded.

(15) Does the council support a MTS consultation in which no question
is asked as to whether the users of a mode should bear all, most, some
or whatever proportion of the costs of providing that mode?
S21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 states that information is
exempt where the information requested is available to the applicant by
other means. In this instance I would refer you to LBHs response to the
consultation, the link which is provided above. I would also refer you
to our response to Q7 in which I state the Freedom of Information Act
2000 does not oblige officers to supply an opinion or a value judgement
unless it has been previously recorded.

(16) What representations has or will the council make regarding the
consultation process into the Draft MTS as a result of this enquiry or
otherwise?
We have not made any representations and we do not hold any information
as to whether any future representations will be made.

If you are not happy with our response you should put your complaint in
writing to:
Principal Corporate Lawyer, Legal Services, Civic Centre, High St,
Uxbridge, UB8 1UW.

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

If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you
have the right to apply to the Information Commissioner for a decision.
The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information
Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire,
SK9 5AF

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19:59 >>>
Dear Hillingdon Borough Council,

It has become apparent that many organisations and members of the
public in LB Hillingdon were not aware of the recent consultation
into the Draft Mayor of London Transport Strategy.

Please explain the steps that Hillingdon Council took with TfL to
make the public aware of consultation into the Draft Mayor of
London Transport Strategy.

(1) What publicity was undertaken across LB Hillingdon by TfL and
by LB Hillingdon?

(2) What was published that explained the Draft Strategy and the
consultation process and how were these made available?

(3) What steps were taken to try to ensure a balanced
cross-section
of the public was made aware of the process?

(4) Where were leaflets distributed, and how was this decided?
What analysis suggested this would lead to a fair and balanced
distribution across the community?

(5) What steps were taken to ensure that hard-to-reach sections
of
the community, such as those who travel exclusively by private
car,
were made aware of the consultation process and encouraged to
participate in it?

(6) What consultation discussions took place between LB
Hillingdon
and TfL over how this process would operate?
To what extent was the council consulted over the detail of the
consultation, and what views did it express?

(7) Is the council happy with the consultation process?
Was the council happy that the online questionnaire was so
flagrantly biased?
Was the council happy that were responders allowed to pick as
many
as they chose from an uncosted wish-list?

(7) What steps were taken to inform and involve organisations
likely to have an interest?

(8) What programme of meetings was organised?
Did Hillingdon Council ask TfL to attend meetings of the
council's
Neighbourhood Partnerships, and how many did receive reports on
the
consultation from TfL?

(9) How many meetings took place within LB Hillingdon between TfL
and the council as part of the consultation process?
What about with local groups in LB Hillingdon?

(10) What pre-consultation took place with interested parties to
ensure that the process was fair and balanced?

(11) Does the council support a MTS consultation on the Draft
Mayor
of London Transport Strategy that offers so little for the driver
-
private motorist or professional driver of taxi, minicab, van,
lorry or bus?
How important are private drivers in the overall use of transport
in Hillingdon?
Has the council expressed concerns over this unfair and
unbalanced
aspect of the consultation process?

(12) Does the council support a MTS in which the promotion of
cycling within the draft MTS does not also include warnings on
the
dangers of this mode?
Does the council support the proposition that a mass switch to
cycling would be beneficial justified, and on what evidence?

(13) Does the council support a MTS consultation in which
costings
of various suggestions were not put forward, so that the public
could see how much tax each would entail?

(14) Does the council support a MTS consultation in which there
was
no question on the level of subsidy that each mode should
receive?

(15) Does the council support a MTS consultation in which no
question is asked as to whether the users of a mode should bear
all, most, some or whatever proportion of the costs of providing
that mode?

(16) What representations has or will the council make regarding
the consultation process into the Draft MTS as a result of this
enquiry or otherwise?

Yours faithfully,

Ruthlyn Black

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Dear Ms Black

I am writing in response to your Freedom of Information Request below.

The London Borough of Hillingdon (LBH) does not hold the information
you are requesting in this instance as the consultation exercise was
under taken by Transport for London (TFL). In regards to any publicity
or the handling ofthis consultation we would advise you to contact TFL
directly:
TfL Customer Relations
4th Floor, Zone Y4, 14 Pier Walk
North Greenwich
London SE10 0ES
Tel: 020 3283 6515
Email: [email address]

A copy of the London Borough of Hillingdons response to TFLs draft
consultation is available on our website.

http://modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/Publishe...

In regards to your specific questions we would respond as follows:

(1) What publicity was undertaken across LB Hillingdon by TfL and by LB
Hillingdon?
LBH has not undertaken any specific publicity in regards to this
consolation. we do not hold information on any publicity TFL may or may
not have undertaken.

(2) What was published that explained the Draft Strategy and the
consultation process and how were these made available?
The LBH does not hold this information as the draft strategy is a TFL
document and we would advise you to contact TFL directly. The only
information published by LBH was our response to the consultation as
indicated above.

(3) What steps were taken to try to ensure a balanced cross-section of
the public was made aware of the process?
LBH does not hold any information on the Consultation process as it was
a TFL consultation and it is TFL who are responsible for managing the
consultation process.

(4) Where were leaflets distributed, and how was this decided? What
analysis suggested this would lead to a fair and balanced distribution
across the community?
LBH has not distributed any leaflets and we do not hold the information
you are requesting, as above, we do not hold any information on the
Consultation process as it was a TFL consultation and it is TFL who are
responsible for managing the consultation process.

(5) What steps were taken to ensure that hard-to-reach sections of the
community, such as those who travel exclusively by private car,were made
aware of the consultation process and encouraged to participate in it?
As above LBH does not hold any information on the Consultation process
as it was a TFL consultation and it is TFL who are responsible for
managing the consultation process.

(6) What consultation discussions took place between LB Hillingdon and
TfL over how this process would operate?mTo what extent was the council
consulted over the detail of the consultation, and what views did it
express?
We do not hold a record of any discussions between LBH and TFL
regarding consultation strategy

(7) Is the council happy with the consultation process? Was the council
happy that the online questionnaire was so flagrantly biased? Was the
council happy that were responders allowed to pick as many as they chose
from an uncosted wish-list?
LBH does not any information regarding whether we are 'happy' with the
consultation process. You should note that the Freedom of Act 2000 only
applies to information held in a recorded form. It places public
authorities under no obligation to express an opinion or provide a value
judgement on a matter where that opinion or judgement has not been
previously recorded.

(7) What steps were taken to inform and involve organisations likely to
have an interest?
I would refer you to answer for Q1

(8) What programme of meetings was organised? Did Hillingdon Council
ask TfL to attend meetings of the council's Neighbourhood Partnerships,
and how many did receive reports on the consultation from TfL?
LBH did not organise any meetings.

(9) How many meetings took place within LB Hillingdon between TfL and
the council as part of the consultation process? What about with local
groups in LB Hillingdon?
None

(10) What pre-consultation took place with interested parties to ensure
that the process was fair and balanced?
LBH has not undertaken any pre-consultation and we do not hold any
information on what steps TFL may have taken.

(11) Does the council support a MTS consultation on the Draft Mayor of
London Transport Strategy that offers so little for the driver -
private motorist or professional driver of taxi, minicab, van,
lorry or bus?
How important are private drivers in the overall use of transport in
Hillingdon?
Has the council expressed concerns over this unfair and unbalanced
aspect of the consultation process?

S21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 states that information is
exempt where the information requested is available to the applicant by
other means. In this instance I would refer you to LBHs response to the
consultation, the link which is provided above. I would also refer you
to our response to Q7 in which I state the Freedom of Information Act
2000 does not oblige officers to supply an opinion or a value judgement
unless it has been previously recorded. LBH does not hold any
information about "concerns over this unfair and unbalanced aspect of
the consultation process"

(12) Does the council support a MTS in which the promotion of cycling
within the draft MTS does not also include warnings on the dangers of
this mode? Does the council support the proposition that a mass switch
to cycling would be beneficial justified, and on what evidence?
S21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 states that information is
exempt where the information requested is available to the applicant by
other means. In this instance I would refer you to LBHs response to
the consultation, the link which is provided above.

(13) Does the council support a MTS consultation in which costings of
various suggestions were not put forward, so that the public could see
how much tax each would entail?
S21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 states that information is
exempt where the information requested is available to the applicant by
other means. In this instance I would refer you to LBHs response to
the consultation, the link which is provided above. I would also refer
you to our response to Q7 in which I state the Freedom of Information
Act 2000 does not oblige officers to supply an opinion or a value
judgement unless it has been previously recorded.

(14) Does the council support a MTS consultation in which there was no
question on the level of subsidy that each mode should receive?
S21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 states that information is
exempt where the information requested is available to the applicant by
other means. In this instance I would refer you to LBHs response to
the consultation, the link which is provided above. I would also refer
you to our response to Q7 in which I state the Freedom of Information
Act 2000 does not oblige officers to supply an opinion or a value
judgement unless it has been previously recorded.

(15) Does the council support a MTS consultation in which no question
is asked as to whether the users of a mode should bear all, most, some
or whatever proportion of the costs of providing that mode?
S21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 states that information is
exempt where the information requested is available to the applicant by
other means. In this instance I would refer you to LBHs response to the
consultation, the link which is provided above. I would also refer you
to our response to Q7 in which I state the Freedom of Information Act
2000 does not oblige officers to supply an opinion or a value judgement
unless it has been previously recorded.

(16) What representations has or will the council make regarding the
consultation process into the Draft MTS as a result of this enquiry or
otherwise?
We have not made any representations and we do not hold any information
as to whether any future representations will be made.

If you are not happy with our response you should put your complaint in
writing to:
Principal Corporate Lawyer, Legal Services, Civic Centre, High St,
Uxbridge, UB8 1UW.

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

If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you
have the right to apply to the Information Commissioner for a decision.
The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information
Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire,
SK9 5AF

Richard Ingle
Data Protection &
Freedom of Information Officer

Legal Services (3E 04)
London Borough of Hillingdon
Civic Centre
High Street
Uxbridge
UB8 1UW
01895 55(6923)

Please note, all material provided by the London Borough of Hillingdon
in response to your request for information is for your personal,
non-commercial use. The London Borough of Hillingdon reserves all
rights in the copyright of the information provided. Any unauthorised
copying or adaptation of the information without express written
confirmation from The London Borough of Hillingdon will constitute an
infringement of copyright. Any intention to re-use this information
commercially will require consent. Please forward any requests for
re-use of information to the Freedom of Information officer.

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19:59 >>>
Dear Hillingdon Borough Council,

It has become apparent that many organisations and members of the
public in LB Hillingdon were not aware of the recent consultation
into the Draft Mayor of London Transport Strategy.

Please explain the steps that Hillingdon Council took with TfL to
make the public aware of consultation into the Draft Mayor of
London Transport Strategy.

(1) What publicity was undertaken across LB Hillingdon by TfL and
by LB Hillingdon?

(2) What was published that explained the Draft Strategy and the
consultation process and how were these made available?

(3) What steps were taken to try to ensure a balanced
cross-section
of the public was made aware of the process?

(4) Where were leaflets distributed, and how was this decided?
What analysis suggested this would lead to a fair and balanced
distribution across the community?

(5) What steps were taken to ensure that hard-to-reach sections
of
the community, such as those who travel exclusively by private
car,
were made aware of the consultation process and encouraged to
participate in it?

(6) What consultation discussions took place between LB
Hillingdon
and TfL over how this process would operate?
To what extent was the council consulted over the detail of the
consultation, and what views did it express?

(7) Is the council happy with the consultation process?
Was the council happy that the online questionnaire was so
flagrantly biased?
Was the council happy that were responders allowed to pick as
many
as they chose from an uncosted wish-list?

(7) What steps were taken to inform and involve organisations
likely to have an interest?

(8) What programme of meetings was organised?
Did Hillingdon Council ask TfL to attend meetings of the
council's
Neighbourhood Partnerships, and how many did receive reports on
the
consultation from TfL?

(9) How many meetings took place within LB Hillingdon between TfL
and the council as part of the consultation process?
What about with local groups in LB Hillingdon?

(10) What pre-consultation took place with interested parties to
ensure that the process was fair and balanced?

(11) Does the council support a MTS consultation on the Draft
Mayor
of London Transport Strategy that offers so little for the driver
-
private motorist or professional driver of taxi, minicab, van,
lorry or bus?
How important are private drivers in the overall use of transport
in Hillingdon?
Has the council expressed concerns over this unfair and
unbalanced
aspect of the consultation process?

(12) Does the council support a MTS in which the promotion of
cycling within the draft MTS does not also include warnings on
the
dangers of this mode?
Does the council support the proposition that a mass switch to
cycling would be beneficial justified, and on what evidence?

(13) Does the council support a MTS consultation in which
costings
of various suggestions were not put forward, so that the public
could see how much tax each would entail?

(14) Does the council support a MTS consultation in which there
was
no question on the level of subsidy that each mode should
receive?

(15) Does the council support a MTS consultation in which no
question is asked as to whether the users of a mode should bear
all, most, some or whatever proportion of the costs of providing
that mode?

(16) What representations has or will the council make regarding
the consultation process into the Draft MTS as a result of this
enquiry or otherwise?

Yours faithfully,

Ruthlyn Black

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Dear Ms Black

I am writing in response to your email below.

I have looked into this matter and, although I note that there is an
implication that our response may vary slightly, I can confirm that
there were no alterations made to the Cabinet Report and that this was
our actual response. As such the information you are requesting is
exempt from S1 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) pursuant to
S21 of the FOIA. This states that information is exempt if is
accessible to the applicant by other means. In this instance the
information sought is available from the published report and minutes of
the Cabinet meeting of the 17th December 2009.

http://modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/Publishe...

If you are not happy with my response you should but your complaint in
writing to:

Principle Corporate Lawyer, Legal Services, Civic Centre, High St,
Uxbridge, UB8 1UW (or via email marked for the attention of the
Principal Corporate Lawyer to [Hillingdon Borough Council request email]).

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

If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you
have the right to apply to the Information Commissioner for a decision.
The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: Information
Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire,
SK9 5AF

If you wish to discuss this matter please do not hesitate to contact me
on the details below.

Richard Ingle
Data Protection &
Freedom of Information Officer

Legal Services (3E 04)
London Borough of Hillingdon
Civic Centre
High Street
Uxbridge
UB8 1UW
01895 55(6923)

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08:42 >>>
Dear foi,

You have provided a link to a Committee Report which considered a
range of issues, and specifically implies that changes and
additions will be made to the recommended MTS response

Please provide a copy of the actual response to the MTS that was
sent by LBH to the MoL.

Yours sincerely,

Ruthlyn Black

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