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Public Sector Information

 

Reuse of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005

 

The Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005 entitle anybody to ask a public authority in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including Government Departments, to be able to reuse public information ('information assets') identified in an Information Asset Register for that purpose.  For more information please call Customer Services on 01664 502502 or email customerservices@melton.gov.uk.

 

Making a Request  for Public Sector Information

 

How to ask for Information

 

All requests for information from Melton Borough Council must be made in writing (e.g. letter, fax, e-mail). You must clearly state that you wish to receive the information for the purpose of reuse, what information you are requesting from the Information Asset Register and supply your name and address.

 

The address for requests is:

 

Customer Services

Melton Borough Council

Parkside, Station Approach

Burton Street

Melton Mowbray

LE13 1GH

 

Email:  customerservices@melton.gov.uk

 

Fax: 01664 410283

 

What information can be requested?

 

Information Asset Register 

 

All public authorities covered by the Reuse of Public Sector Information Regulations have an Information Asset Register.  The Register lists the information assets which the Council makes available for re-use, and states whether you will have to pay for that information. Over time, the number of items listed will be expected to increase.  The Public Sector Transparency Board is promoting free reuse of public sector data sets.

 

Click here to view Melton Borough Council's Information Asset Register or contact the Customer Service team and ask for a copy to be sent to you.

 

When will the information be provided?

 

Timescale 

 

In most cases, the Council must respond to your request within 20 working days of receiving it.  If we cannot, we will explain why and let you know when you will receive a reply.

 

Conditions governing reuse

 

Acknowledgement of Melton Borough Council copyright, terms and conditions

 

Essentially information assets must be acknowledged as Melton Borough Council copyright.  Reuse of 'third party' material, such as reports commissioned by consultants, would require copyright agreement between the third party and the requester.

 

Detailed terms and conditions are available from the attached specimen contract:

 

Open Government Licence Sample

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