Care Quality Commission

Jenna Corderoy made this Freedom of Information request to Blackpool Borough Council as part of a batch sent to 345 authorities This request has been closed to new correspondence. Contact us if you think it should be reopened.

Response to this request is long overdue. By law, under all circumstances, Blackpool Borough Council should have responded by now (details). You can complain by requesting an internal review.

Jenna Corderoy
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Dear Blackpool Borough Council,

This is a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act. I would like to request the following information:

From 1st January 2020 to the day this request is processed, I would like to request all correspondence and communications between this authority and the Care Quality Commission that mentions, or refers to, the coronavirus.

I am happy for you to conduct an electronic search only. Please conduct a search among the department(s) that is most likely to have interactions with the Care Quality Commission.

I would like to receive this information in an electronic format. If you feel that a substantive response to this request is not possible within a reasonable time frame, I would be grateful if you could contact me and provide assistance as to how I can refine the request. If you need any clarification, please contact me. I look forward to receiving a response in 20 working days. Many thanks.

Yours faithfully,

Jenna Corderoy

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FOI, Blackpool Borough Council

Thank you for your email.

 

Your request for information will be dealt with under the Freedom of
Information Act or Environmental Information Regulations and will be
allocated a reference number. It will be passed to the most appropriate
council department to gather the information. The department may respond
directly to you, but you may receive a response from the Information
Governance Team via [1][email address].

 

In line with the legislation, we strive to respond promptly but no later
than 20 working days after the date of receipt. If we need to extend this
to clarify your request or to undertake a complex Public Interest Test we
will let you know.

 

Information Governance Team

 

Blackpool Council

 

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FOI, Blackpool Borough Council

Dear Ms
Corderoy

 

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 – INFORMATION REQUEST

 

Thank you for your request for information that we received on
06.05.2020.  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.

 

You should note that the Act defines a number of exemptions that may
prevent disclosure of the information you have requested.  If any of the
exemption categories apply, the information will not be disclosed.  If
there are references to a third party, they may be consulted prior to a
decision being made on whether or not to disclose the information.  You
will be informed if either of these is applicable, including your rights
of appeal.

 

There may be a fee payable for this information.  If this is the case, you
will be informed in writing and a ‘Fees Notice’ will be issued.  The fee
must be paid before the information is processed and disclosed.  The 20
working day time limit for responses will commence on receipt of the
payment if a fee is applicable.

 

If appropriate, the information will be provided in paper copy, normal
font size.  If you require another format, e.g. audio, large print,
translation or CD, please let me know.

 

If you have any queries you can contact me or write to: FOI, PO Box 4,
Blackpool, FY1 1NA, or email us at [1][email address].  Please
remember to quote your reference number when you contact us.

 

Yours sincerely

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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