LGA press release

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Dear Scarborough Borough Council,

Scarborough Council was recently mentioned in a list of strange requests issued by the LGA in an attempt to discredit the FOI process. The Scarborough request was about exotic pets. I would like to request the following information about the Council's involvement.

Does Scarborough Council license dangerous animals?

Did Scarborough Council approach the LGA about the pet FOI request or was the Council approached by the LGA? If the LGA used the Scarborough request without consulting the council, please confirm this.

I would like to request copies of correspondence between the Council and the LGA about the pet request and how it would be used.

I would like to request copies of any correspondence received by Scarborough Council from the LGA on the subject of FOI generally in the last 12 months. Please limit any search to Chief Executive’s team, the Public Relations Team, and those staff dealing with FOI requests.

Yours faithfully,

Tony Parker

Diane Cross, Scarborough Borough Council

 

Dear Mr Parker

 

Email Address:  [1][FOI #225372 email]

FOI Request Reference: FOIA3413 re LGA Press Release

 

Thank you for your written communication of 18/08/2014.

 

Your request has been referred to the responsible officer and a response
should be made within the statutory timeframe of 20 working days from the
date of receipt.

 

In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, we
will let you know. A fees notice will be issued to you, and you will be
required to pay before we will proceed to deal with your request.

 

Please ensure that any further communication in relation to this matter is
sent by you to the Freedom of Information Officer at the below address
quoting the reference (FOIA3413) in all communications.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Freedom of information Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Freedom of Information Officer

Legal and Democratic Services

Scarborough Borough Council

e:  [2][Scarborough Borough Council request email]

t:01723 232323

f:0870 2384159

w:  [3]www.scarborough.gov.uk

 

 

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Petra Jackson, Scarborough Borough Council

1 Attachment

Dear Mr Parker

 

Please find attached response to your request for information under the
FOIA reference 3413

 

Kind regards

 

Petra Jackson

Senior Performance and Governance Officer, Scarborough Borough Council

e: [1][email address].uk  |  t: 01723 383528

w: www.scarborough.gov.uk

 

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