Publication Scheme
The Council is fully committed to openness and transparency in its dealings and accordingly fully endorses and supports the public access provisions of The Freedom of Information Act 2000 and The Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
Accordingly, the Council will ensure the proactive publication of information in its Publication Scheme and shall ensure appropriate procedures are in place to process all individual requests for information.
The below is the Council's Publication Scheme if you are unable to find information you can make a specific request to Info@melton.gov.uk.
Who we are and what we do
Organisational information, locations and contacts, constitutional and legal governance:
The constitution sets out how the Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to make sure these are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people.
The committee structure and links to Committee plans and papers.
Decisions made, including date and when they are effective from.
The meetings held with minutes included.
Results and reviews of previous elections.
Contact details of all current Councillors.
Opening times and location of Melton Borough Council
Available job vacancies and related information.
What we spend and how we spend it
Financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, tendering, procurement and contracts:
Financial statements, budgets – this includes:
- Council spending over £500
- Spending on procurement card
- Councillor allowances
- Community grants
- Car parking statements
- Statement of accounts
- Grants to Voluntary Organisations
- Fraud data
Information on Councillor allowance and expenses.
The employee structure and salaries with information on the Senior Leadership Team including the Pay Policy Statement
We prepare an annual statement of accounts to give electors, local taxpayers, members of the council and other interested parties clear information about our finances.
What our priorities are and how we are doing
Strategy and performance information, plans, assessments, inspections and reviews:
Our Corporate strategy is designed to present a clear focus for the council during this time.
Agendas and minutes of scrutiny committees
We use a set of corporate performance measures, which are aligned to our local objectives, service plans and Corporate Strategy, to allow us to constantly assess and improve our service delivery.
Forward plans are a list of the council’s key decisions that will be made over the next one to four months.
Your Melton Local Plan is a plan for future developments in the Melton Borough. It is created with help from our residents and drawn up by us.
How we make decisions
Policy proposals and decisions. Decision making processes, internal criteria and procedures, consultations:
Explore the agendas and minutes for all public meetings held at the council.
Our Forward Plan contains a list of all key decisions, and decisions to be made in private, which we must publish 28 days before a Cabinet meeting.
A record of the decisions taken by officers of the council.
Not all decisions are taken by the Cabinet or the Council. Officers have powers to take decisions in a number of areas. Details of delegated powers can be found in our Constitution.
Strategies and business plans for the way we work.
Consultations offer the opportunities to get involved and have your say on things that matter to you.
We have a number of committees, which are made up of different members, that oversee decisions within the Council.
Cabinet
The Cabinet is made up of 5 members, including the Leader of the Council
The Cabinet is responsible for the most important decisions affecting the Council. It also makes recommendations to the Council regarding the annual budget and major plans.
Scrutiny Committee
The scrutiny function of the Council scrutinises the Council’s decisions and performance. It also assists in research and policy review and development, mainly through the work of Scrutiny Review Panels.
Regulatory Committees
The regulatory Committees of the Council include Audit and Standards, Licensing and Planning. These Committees all meet regularly and have specific responsibilities as set out in the Constitution.
Other Committees
This includes the Employment Committee
Our policies and procedures
Current written protocols for delivering our functions and responsibilities:
The Pay Policy Statement articulates our approach to a range of issues relating to the pay of our workforce.
The procedure on leaving Feedback, compliments and complaints, including policies.
Information on contracts and tenders, including how we award contracts.
Lists and registers
Information held in registers required by law and other lists and registers relating to the functions of the authority:
Registers for our animal licenses can be found as a download at the bottom of the corresponding licence page, for example the Animal Exhibition Licence Public Register can be found on the Animal exhibition licence page.
Registers for our business licenses can be found as a download at the bottom of the related licence page, for example the Register of Hackney carriage vehicles can be found on the Taxi vehicle and driver licensing page.
View and comment on planning applications.
Open data including requests of information and further information.
How to view the Electoral register.
The services we offer
Advice and guidance, booklets and leaflets, transactions and media releases. A description of the services offered:
List of services from A-Z we provide including links to other sites like Leicestershire County Council and Parish Councils.
How to make a payment to the council and what you can pay for.
Melton Borough Council Press releases and news.
How to report an issue or information.