Reuse of public transport timetables and maps

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Hello there,

This request comes to you under the Freedom of Information Act
2000, and the Reuse of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005-2015.
All our FOI/RPSI requests are put on WhatDoTheyKnow.com, to improve mutual transparency. It also usefully automatically alerts me when a reply is received.
So, here goes!
Under FOI2000/RPSI2005-2015, we formally seek permission to reuse the transport timetable PDF’s and maps, that you have on your website(s).
We would seek permission to print these on paper. What we will be doing is a loose-leaf, ring-bound book, which is updated every month or two, i.e. a perpetual edition. We are working with Ordnance Survey to get a licence to reproduce maps, so there would be no additional charge made on yours.
We look forward to hearing from you soon, and also would be happy to issue any necessary clarifications.
Thanks
Suzy x

Mrs Suzy Scott
Managing Director
Here To There Publishing Ltd
Apartment 4
38 - 40 Stonehills
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Hertfordshire
AL8 6PD

Informationofficer, West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive

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Sharon Lea, West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive

Dear Mrs Scott,

Thank you for your request for information received on 6th February 2016.

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Sharon Lea, West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive

Dear Suzy,

Thank you for your freedom of information request of 6th February.

After having looked into your request, we believe we are able to grant permission in principle, subject to clarifying one point of copyright. Please accept our apologies that this will take the time frame past the statutory 20 day period. However, I would be grateful if you could please bear with us while we clarify this final point which will enable us to be in a clearer position to provide a complete response to you.

In the meantime could I please ask you to clarify one issue regarding the use of maps. Are you referring to specific maps or more generalised as to all those that appear on the website(s)?

Many thanks.
Kindest regards,
Sharon

Sharon Lea
Legal & Procurement Services Co-ordinator

Direct Dial: 0121 214 7204
Website: www.centro.org.uk

Centro, Centro House, 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD

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Dear Sharon Lea,

Thanks Sharon - sorry for the delay in coming back to you.
Re maps - these are the maps you produce on paper, for the various areas (Coventry, Wolvo, Brum etc.) and I assumed they were still on the website? If not we may need to either get the PDF's, or some paper copies.

If you need more details, let me know.

Yours sincerely,

Suzy Scott

Sharon Lea, West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive

Dear Suzy,

Many thanks for your email and clarifying the queries.

My turn to further apologise for the delay in coming back to you. Due for unforeseen absences within the relevant departments it has unfortunately taken a little longer than anticipated to obtain a complete response to your request. However, I am hoping to rectify this before the end of the week and have a response ready for you by close of play Friday.

Many thanks for your continued patience.

Kindest regards,
Sharon

Sharon Lea
Legal & Procurement Services Co-ordinator

Direct Dial: 0121 214 7204
Website: www.centro.org.uk

Centro, Centro House, 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD

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Sharon Lea, West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive

Dear Suzy,

Extended apologies for the continued delay in being able to provide a final response to you. Please be assured that your request is still being dealt with and we will provide a response as soon as practically possible.

Kindest regards,
Sharon

Sharon Lea
Legal & Procurement Services Co-ordinator

Direct Dial: 0121 214 7204
Website: www.centro.org.uk

Centro, Centro House, 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD

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