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Most information is available on this website, although some historical data may have been removed. If you have difficulty accessing the website, cannot find what you are looking for or would prefer information in another format, please contact us. We may make a charge for copying documents. You may also make a request for personal data or other information.
Local Government Transparency Code 2015
Information published under the Transparency Code
Classes of information
Who we are, what we do
| Available information | What is the information | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|
Council Constitution |
The constitution is split into six parts - see Council constitution |
Website |
Council Democratic Structure |
Details of Council, Executive, committees, working parties and other meetings, including their membership, dates of meetings, agendas and minutes of meetings. Public meetings |
Website |
Council officer structure, departments and contact details |
Details of the council’s officer structure – departments, the management team; contact details for all council departments and services - see The council |
Website |
Location and opening times of Council properties |
Location (including maps) of the council’s offices Opening times and contact numbers Locations and opening times of parks Car parks, and related information |
Website |
Councillors’ information and contact details |
Details of current elected members of the Council and how to contact them; the committees and sub-committees on which they sit and other positions and responsibilities within the Council - see Councillors Councillors’ register of interests |
Website
Website |
Recent election results |
Results of elections (contested and uncontested) - see Elections |
Website |
Relationships with other authorities and organisations |
Partnerships that the council is part of - see Partnerships |
Website |
Particular roles of council officers |
The functions and areas of responsibility of Council Officers, including the Chief Executive, Assistant Chief Executives, Strategic Directors, Heads of Service and Monitoring Officer. Leadership team |
Website |
Standards Committee |
The Council is legally obliged to have a Standards Committee - see Audit and Ethics Committee |
Website |
What we spend and how
| Available information | What is the information | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|
Financial statements, budgets and variance reports |
Annual Report and Statement of Accounts Information about the Council’s finances, including budget and treasury management information, grant schemes, assisted travel scheme, fraud prevention, procurement, payment methods, etc - see council finances Financial reports are regularly presented to the council's Cabinet - see minutes and reports |
On website |
Capital programme |
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On website |
Audit reports |
The annual audit inspection letter from the Council’s external auditors, see Council finances |
On website |
Members allowances scheme |
The scheme for payment of allowances to members. |
On website |
Staff allowances and expenses |
Details of allowances which may be claimed by staff for travel, subsistence and accommodation |
On request |
Staff grading and pay structure |
Structure charts and staff grading for all employees |
On request |
Election expenses |
Returns of election expenses required to be made to the Returning officer by those standing for election to the Council |
On request |
Procurement procedures and current contracts |
The Council’s procedures for acquiring the goods, services and works it needs to provide its services. Details of current and forthcoming opportunities for doing business with the council |
On website |
Contracts awarded |
Details of the award of contracts which have been tendered, and their value - see contracts awarded |
On website |
Financial statements for projects |
For larger capital projects, financial reports on expenditure against budget. |
On request |
Internal financial regulations |
The Council’s internal controls for regulating its finances - See Constitution |
On website |
Council finances |
Details and links to information relating to the council's finances, including budget information, treasury management information, grant schemes, assisted travel scheme, fraud prevention, procurement, payment methods and members allowances |
On website |
Our priorities and how we are doing
| Available information | What is the information | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|
Corporate Strategy |
On website |
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Annual Report |
Gives an insight into how the income we receive has been spent on delivering services and achieving a range of successes in our priority areas - see Financial statements |
On website |
Service Plans |
Various Council services produce annual plans of intended work for the coming year. |
On request |
Quarterly Performance Reports |
View the performance reports submitted to our Cabinet. | On website |
How we make decisions
| Available information | What is the information | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|
Timetable of council meetings |
Dates, times and venues for meetings of the Council, its Committees and other meetings, including information on whether members of the public can attend - see Meetings and minutes |
On website |
Committee papers |
Agendas, reports and details of background papers for meetings of the Council, its Committees, working parties, sub-committees and other groups - see Meetings and minutes Some background papers may only be available for inspection |
On website |
Council Constitution |
The constitution sets out the rules for how decisions are made and who is authorised to make them |
On website |
Major policy proposals and decisions |
Many of the major policies of the Council, such as the Local Plan, go through a lengthy process of public consultation and draft proposals before being completed. |
On website |
Public consultations |
The Council carries out frequent consultations with the public. Consultations Strategy, details of current and past consultation exercises, including details of outcomes - see Have your say |
On website |
Our policies and procedures
| Available information | What is the information | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|
Service Specific Plans and Strategies |
The Council has produced a wide range of plans and strategies detailing priorities for particular services. A list of published strategies, plans and policies can be found at Strategies and Policies |
On website |
Service Standards |
Some services have produced documents detailing the level of service which residents and customers may expect. |
On request |
Policies and procedures for conducting Council business |
The Constitution includes standing orders for the conduct of Council business, the powers and duties of committees and matters delegated to officers, and various Codes of Practice to guide the conduct of members and officers. |
On website |
Policies and Procedures about the recruitment and employment of staff |
Equal Opportunities - which relates to recruitment of staff, plus the Equality and Diversity Policy and related action plans. Information on Health and Safety - see Health and safety Details of current vacancies |
On website |
Personal Data Policy |
On website |
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Complaints Procedure |
Compliments, complaints, complaints about Councillors and how to contact the Local Government Ombudsman - see compliments and complaints |
On website |
Lists and registers
| Available information | What is the information | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|
Planning Register |
Details of Planning Applications and decisions Decisions taken by Planning Committee, detailed in the minutes |
On website |
Local Land Charges Register |
The Local Land Charges Service is available for those purchasing property and land within the District. A local search discloses to the prospective purchaser information which may affect a particular property or plot of land. The Local Land Charges team maintain an up to date register which provides answers to search enquiries - see Land searches |
By written or personal search (fees apply) |
Licensing Registers |
The Council issues licences, permits & registrations for a wide range of activities including alcohol, entertainment, taxis, lotteries, street trading, street collections, house to house collections & personal treatment licences. Further information, including links to registers of licenses where relevant - see Licensing |
On website |
Register of Councillors’ financial and other interests |
Details of financial and other interests of Councillors |
On website |
Register of gifts and hospitality |
Details of gifts and hospitality (over the value of £25) received by Councillors |
By appointment |
Electoral Register |
Information about the Electoral Register |
On website |
Services provided by the council
| Available information | What is the information | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|
Services for business |
Business support and advice for local companies, and information for those looking to relocate to the borough. Business. |
Website |
Community Safety |
Community safety is the generic term for the statutory responsibilities placed on this authority within the Crime & Disorder Act (1998). |
Website |
Environmental Health |
The department’s responsibilities include air quality management, environmental protection, food safety, health and safety at work, infectious disease investigation, nuisances (including noise), pest control, animal welfare licensing, dog warden and drainage. Environmental health. |
Website |
Housing |
Apply for a council home, pay council rent or request a housing grant online. Also links to information about affordable housing requirements, council housing, housing advice, housing associations and co-operatives, housing finance, improvement and repairs, multiple occupancy homes, private housing, supported and sheltered housing, and housing-related support services - see Housing |
Website |
Leisure and culture |
Arts and entertainment, children's activities, leisure centres and sports, libraries, parks, gardens and recreation, and what's on - See Leisure and culture, Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, and BENN Hall. |
Website |
Licensing |
Alcohol and entertainment licensing, taxi and private hire vehicles, lotteries, street trading, street collections, house to house collections and personal treatment licences - see business licenses |
Website |
News and communications |
Website |
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Planning and Engineering |
Planning policy, conservation, planning applications, planning enforcement, development control, building control, building regulations, engineering and floods - see Planning |
Website |
Tourism |
Information for visitors to the area, including places to stay, places to visit and events - see The Rugby Town |
Website |
Waste Management |
Waste Management (Rubbish, waste and recycling) including information and online forms for reporting problems and requesting services |
Website |