2020 COVID-19 School Uniform Grants
Dear Blackpool Borough Council,
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to respectfully request the following information:
Can you please confirm the following:
i) How many constituents applied for a child at a primary school
ii) How many constituents applied for a child at a secondary school
iii) How many constituents received a grant for a child at a primary school
iv) How many constituents received a grant for a child at a secondary school
v) What was the total cost of all the grants for the primary schools
vi) What was the total cost of all the grants for the secondary schools
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Garry Richardson
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Dear Mr Richardson
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 – INFORMATION REQUEST
Thank you for your request for information that we received on 05.10.2020. Your request is being dealt with under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
You will receive the information you have requested within the statutory timescale of 20 working days as defined by the Act, subject to any exemptions that may apply.
Although the Council is aware of its statutory requirements under the FOIA, the UK is in the midst of an unprecedented national emergency due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). This emergency has placed an enormous strain on Local Authorities including high staff absence, mandatory homeworking and resource being redeployed to assist front line services. The Council will endeavour to meet statutory deadlines for requests but please note there is a likelihood of delays. If this is the case please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused and we appreciate your patience during these challenging times.
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Dear Mr Richardson
With regards to your FOI request below, I have been asked to see clarification on this.
Could you please ask for clarify if the questions relates to the September 2020 intake?
To supply more details, you can write to: FOI, Blackpool Council, PO Box 4, Blackpool, FY1 1NA or email us at [email address] Please remember to quote your reference number when you contact us.
Please note that if you do not provide more detail about your request for information within three months from the date of this letter, I will consider your request closed.
Kind Regards
Information Governance Team
Governance and Partnerships | Blackpool Council |Number One| Bickerstaffe Square |Talbot Road |Blackpool |FY1 3AH
Post to: Blackpool Council | PO Box 4 | Blackpool | FY1 1NA
T: 01253 477477
E: [Blackpool Council request email]
Dear FOI,
Thank you for your reply.
I confirm that the information I require relates to the September 2020 intake.
Yours sincerely,
Garry Richardson
Dear FOI,
Further to your communication today requesting clarification, I confirm that I have already provided you the clarification on 17 October 2020.
Yours sincerely,
Garry Richardson
Dear Mr Richardson
Please see attached.
Kind Regards
Information Governance Team
Governance and Partnerships | Blackpool Council |Number One| Bickerstaffe Square |Talbot Road |Blackpool |FY1 3AH
Post to: Blackpool Council | PO Box 4 | Blackpool | FY1 1NA
T: 01253 477477
E: [Blackpool Council request email]
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