Boston may fair

Good Morning

Thank you for your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, dated 28th February 2013.

This is to inform you that your request has been received and the Council is endeavouring to respond as promptly and fully as possible. You will receive the Council’s response by 28th March 2013 at the latest. Please quote reference FOI 563-12-13 in any future correspondence.

The Council’s policy is to carry out the spirit and requirements of the Freedom of Information Act in a manner which:

Recognises the duty to inform as the essential principle underlying the legislation; discloses to requesters the maximum information possible which is not injurious to the public and private interests identified in the exemptions in the Act and does so in the most timely and consistent manner given the nature and scope of the request; ensures that fees permitted under the Act are kept to an absolute minimum whilst safeguarding our position as a non profit making repayment department. The Freedom of Information Act can be found here: www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/20000036.htm

The Council endeavours to respond in kind unless you request the information in another format. In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, I will let you know. A fees notice will be issued to you, and you will be required to pay before I can proceed to deal with your request.

Please contact me if these conditions are unacceptable or you require further advice or assistance with your information needs.

Many thanks

Bridget Bemrose
Business Support Assistant
Boston Borough Council
Tel 01205 314481
Fax No 01205 364604
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Dear Sir

Please can you provide clarification on FOI Request reference 563-12-13. Question 3 where you ask for Minutes of the meeting before the may fair 2012. We would like to know the date of the meeting which you are referring to.

We are sorry that we are unable to meet the deadline of 28 March 2013, however we hope to be in a position to provide you with a response by Friday 05th April 2013.

Please accept our apologies for this delay.

Helen Everard
Business Support Officer

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Good Afternoon

Thank you for your information access request received on the 28th February 2013.

Our response to your questions asked is as follows:

1. The minutes to a meeting on the 9th of may 2012 re may fair trouble

Under Section 1(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 I can confirm that Boston Borough Council does not hold the information specified in your request. No formal minutes were taken at this meeting

2. Minutes of meeting 10th may 2012 may fair

Under Section 1(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 I can confirm that Boston Borough Council does not hold the information specified in your request. No formal minutes were taken at this meeting

3. Minutes of meeting before the may fair 2012

We have asked for clarification on which meeting you are referring to and are waiting your response.

4. Minutes of debrief meeting after the event 2012

Attached as requested (563-12-13-Evans-Boston May Fair-Response Q4)

5. Daily debrief minutes of 2012 may fair

Attached as requested (563-12-13-Evans-Boston May Fair-Response Q5a) (563-12-13-Evans-Boston May Fair-Response Q5b)

6. Management plan for may fair 2012

Under Section 1(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 I can confirm that Boston Borough Council does hold the information specified in your request. However we believe this document is exempt from disclosure under section 31 (1a) Law Enforcement, prevention and detection of crime and under section 38 (1a & 1b) Health and Safety, endanger the physical of mental health of any individual or b endanger the safety of any individual. This is because the document contains confidential information that may jeopardize public safety if it were to be made public.

7. Who was the company that did the security for the may fair 2012

Attached as requested (563-12-13-Evans-Boston May Fair-Response Q7-Q10)

8. How many stewards was at the event each day and how many each day

Attached as requested (563-12-13-Evans-Boston May Fair-Response Q7-Q10)

9. How many SIA front line door staff was there and how many each day and what days

Attached as requested (563-12-13-Evans-Boston May Fair-Response Q7-Q10)

10. Did they have NVQ legal two spectator training

Attached as requested (563-12-13-Evans-Boston May Fair-Response Q7-Q10)

I trust that the information above completes your request in full, however if I can be of any further assistance, please contact me. If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your request and wish to make a complaint or request a review of the Council’s decision, you should contact Mrs Cherilyn Ghannem, Head of Revenues, Benefits and Customer Services on 01205 314410 or by email at [email address]

If you remain dissatisfied with the handling of your request or complaint, you have a right to appeal to the Information Commissioner at:

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

Kind regards

Helen Everard
Business Support Officer

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