Thank you for your email message. We aim to respond to all requests under
the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information
Regulations 2004 within 20 working days. More information about the way we
deal with information requests is on our web site at
[1]www.merton.gov.uk/foi
 
Information Governance Team
London Borough of Merton.
020 8545 4634
 
 
 

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Dear Katie Murphy,

Freedom of Information Act 2000/Environmental Information Regulations 2004
– Information Request

Your reference: F21219

Thank you for your request for information received by us on 03/01/2025.  

Your request is being considered and the council aims to provide the
information requested within 20 working days, providing that the
information is not exempt.  

If we cannot provide the information by the 31^st of January, we will
write to you to explain why before that date. If any of the information
you have requested is exempt from disclosure, we will write to you and
explain which exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 apply.

More information about the way we deal with information requests is on our
web site at [1]www.merton.gov.uk/foi.

If you have any queries or concerns then please contact us at Merton
Council, Civic Centre, Morden, SM4 5DX or e-mail [2][Merton Borough
Council request email]

Further information is also available from the Information Commissioner
at:

The Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane,
Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.  Telephone:0303 123 1113.  Website:
[3]www.ico.org.uk

Yours sincerely,

Information Governance

Information Team

Merton Council

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Merton Council. Merton Council reserves the right to monitor, record and
retain any incoming and outgoing emails for security reasons and for
monitoring internal compliance with the Merton Council policy on staff
use. Email monitoring and/or blocking software may be used and email
content may be read. Merton Council may be required to disclose this email
(or any response to it) under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 unless
the information in it is covered by one of the exemptions in the Act. The
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Dear Katie Murphy

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 - INFORMATION REQUEST  

We have now considered your request for information as set out in your
email below.

Please find attached the structure chart for the Housing and Social
Development Department.

The names of individuals below the level of Assistant Director have been
redacted. This information is exempt under section 40(2) of the Freedom of
Information Act, 2000.  This is because it is personal data and disclosure
would contravene the Data Protection Act. This applies because individuals
do not expect their personal details to be revealed to the world at large,
which disclosure under the FOIA has to be considered as.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 this is a Refusal
Notice to provide the names of individuals.  You have the right of appeal
against the decision, as set out below.

If you have any queries or concerns about this please contact me.

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request or wish to
appeal against the decision to exempt any part of your request, you should
request an Internal Review at [Merton Borough Council request email] or
write in to Freedom of Information team, Merton Council, Civic Centre,
Morden, SM4 5DX.

If you escalate to the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) without
following the council’s internal review process, the ICO will refer you
back to the council to enable the correct process to be followed.

You can also appeal to the Information Commissioner at:
https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/offi...

There is no charge for making an appeal. 

Kind regards

Michael Cook

Information Governance Officer

Information Governance Team

Merton Council 

www.merton.gov.uk

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