Cost of Processing Freedom of Information

Response to this request is long overdue. By law, under all circumstances, Doncaster Borough Council should have responded by now (details). The person who made the request can complain by requesting an internal review.

Dear Doncaster Borough Council,

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request the following information:

For the last 3 tax year's (23/22, 22/21, 21/20) please provide the total cost of:
• Total number of staff hired with responsibility for freedom of information requests, (full time equivalent) .
• Total salary costs for staff with responsibility for freedom of information requests.
• Total for all other costs associated with handling freedom of information requests.
• Total number of freedom of information requests received, and total number responded with the requested information.

Yours faithfully,

Liam Porter

Freedom of Information Requests, Doncaster Borough Council

Dear Liam,

Thank you for your request for information below.

In order for us to consider your request please could you confirm whether you are only interested in Freedom of Information requests or if you are also requesting the information including requests handled under the Environmental Information Regulations?

As soon as the Council receives the above requested clarification your request will be processed and responded to accordingly and in line with the Freedom of Information Act 2000, within 20 working days.

Please note, if we do not receive a reply within 2 months of this request for further clarification no further action will be taken and your request for information will be withdrawn.

Many thanks
Ellen Dook

Information Governance Officer
Corporate Resources
City of Doncaster Council

Phone 01302 736745
Address Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU
Website www.doncaster.gov.uk

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