Our Ref: 9525  

Dear Enquirer,

INFORMATION REQUEST

Thank you for your request for information which will be dealt with under
the terms of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, we
will let you know the likely charges before proceeding.

If you have any queries about this matter please contact us. Please
remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Please note, that due to the recent outbreak of Covid-19, there may be a
delay in responding to your request. We appreciate your patience at this
busy period.

Kind regards

Information Governance Office
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF

Tel: 0345 600 6400
Email: [Northumberland County Council request email]
Web: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

Our Ref: 9525   

Dear Enquirer

Thank you for your request which was considered under the Environmental
Information Regulations 2004.

Request:
Please would it be possible to see the asbestos report for Morpeth Chantry
Middle School?  
Northumberland County Council is refusing your request under Regulation
12(4)(a) as we do not hold this information.

Exceptions to the duty to disclose environmental information:

12. - (1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3) and (9), a public authority may
refuse to disclose environmental information requested if:

(a)an exception to disclosure applies under paragraphs (4) or (5);

(4) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a), a public authority may refuse to
disclose information to the extent that—

(a) it does not hold that information when an applicant’s request is
received, you will need to contact the school direct for this information.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with the way your request for information has been
handled, you can request an Internal Review by writing within 40 days from
the date of this response to the Information Governance Office:

Information Governance Office
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF

Email: [Northumberland County Council request email]

Internal Review

The Internal Review will be conducted by an independent officer who will
consider whether:

- the response provided was handled correctly under the terms of the EIR;
- there have been any developments since the original response;
- the information contained within the response was correct and true, as
of the date of responding;
- any further information should be provided;
- there are any lessons for handling requests in the future.

Once this review has been completed you will be contacted directly by the
independent officer with their report. The officer will aim to respond to
the Internal Review within 20 working days.

Information Commissioner

If you remain dissatisfied with the outcome of your internal review you
can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office:

The Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Tel: 0303 123 1113
Email: [email address]

Complaints about a request made under the Regulations must be submitted to
the ICO within three months of the outcome of your internal review being
issued. Regulation 18 gives the Information Commissioner the power to
enforce the Regulations.

Yours faithfully

EIR Coordinator - Property Services
Information Governance Office
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2EF

Tel: 0345 600 6400
Email: [Northumberland County Council request email]
Web: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk