Publication Scheme
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, every public authority must publish and maintain a publication scheme that sets out the information they routinely make available to the public.
Our Publication Scheme follows the model scheme for all public authorities that was drawn up by the Information Commissioner who is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Freedom of Information Act.
It details the types or 'classes' of information that are available from the Council and where you can access it - most of which is on our web site.
If the information you require does not appear to be included in the Publication Scheme, you may wish to request the information using your right under the Freedom of Information legislation.
| Type of information | How to access |
| Council area/ districts | On our website at The Council |
| Council Constitution | On our website at Council Constitution |
| Election results | On our website at 2023 Election Results Ards and North Down |
| Timetable/ agendas/ audio recordings - Council and Committee Meetings | On our website at Council Committees |
| Information on the current Mayor and Deputy Mayor | On our website at Mayor's Office |
| Currently elected Councillors' information and contact details | On our website at Elected Member Information and Contact Details |
| Council's Directorate Structure | On our website at Council Directorates |
| Council's Organisational Structure | On request from Human Resources |
| Type of information | How to access |
| Annual statement of accounts and accompanying report | On our website at Financial Statements |
| Performance related to times for paying invoices | On our website at Invoice Performance |
| Current Capital Investment Scheme | On our website at Flagship Investment Projects |
| Members' allowance scheme and payments made | On our website at Elected Members Expenses |
| Procurement procedures and contracts currently being tendered | On our website at Tenders |
| Grant aid scheme and how to apply for them | On our website at Grants |
| The Council rate and hoe the money is spent | On our website at Rates |
| Type of information | How to access |
| Corporate Plan | On our website at Corporate Plan |
| Corporate Strategies | On our website at Corporate Strategies |
| Strategies and plans for services provided by the council | On request from the appropriate sections. |
Annual Performance Improvement Plan | On our website at Performance Plan |
| Type of information | How to access |
| Timetable/ agendas/ audio recordings - Council and Committee Meetings | On our website at Meetings |
| Feedback from consultations with the public and other stakeholders | On our website Engagement exercises |
| Type of information | How to access |
| Policies and procedures for the conduct of council business | On our website at Council Governance |
| Policies and procedures for the provision of services | Available on request from the relevant council section. |
| Customer service procedures | On our website at Complaints, Compliments and Comments |
| Freedom of Information procedures | On our website at Freedom of Information |
| Equality Scheme | On our website at Our Commitment to Equality |
| Disability Action Plan | On our website Disability |
| Safeguarding procedures | Information on our website at Safeguarding Email enquiries@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk for a copy of the policy. |
| Whistleblowing Policy | On our website Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption |
| Type of information | How to access |
| Register of gifts and hospitality | On our website at Register of Gifts and Hospitality |
| Register of councillors' financial and other interests | On our website at Declaration of Interests |
| Type of information | How to access |
| Services to residents | On our website at Services for Residents |
| Services to businesses | On our website at Services for Business |
| Services to visitors | On the Visitor and Tourism website |
| Leisure Services | On the Ards and North Down Leisure website |
| Arts and Cultural Services | on the AND Culture website |
| Media Releases | On our website at News |
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