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Freedom of Information
Exemptions and Access
While it is the intention of South Ayrshire Council to be as open as possible, some
information may be withheld from any of the classes listed where we consider that
disclosure may prejudice substantially law enforcement, legal proceedings, or our
regulatory or enforcement activity, or where disclosure is otherwise prohibited
by law. We may also withhold information that may prejudice substantially
the commercial interests of any person or organisation. For the avoidance
of any doubt, personal information about individuals is covered by the Data Protection
Act 1998 and is expressly excluded from the scheme. In all cases where exemptions
apply, we will withhold the information and indicate why that information is being
withheld.
If you wish to complain when information is withheld from you, please read the complaints section.
How to access information in the publication
scheme
Information available under our publication scheme will normally be available through
the routes described below. Section B - Classes of Information provides more
details on the information available under the scheme, along with additional guidance,
where relevant, on how the information falling within each ‘class’ may
be accessed.
Online: Most of the information listed in our publication scheme
is available to view at Disclosure Log. In such instances, where possible, a hyperlink
will be listed in Section B: Classes of Information to direct you to the relevant
page or document. If no links are provided in Section B you can use our website’s
“Search” facility.
If you are still having difficulty finding any document listed under our scheme,
please contact the relevant office using the number listed, for assistance.
In addition, all South Ayrshire public libraries have public access terminals with
Internet facilities [see Section C for a list of library addresses].
By e-mail: If the information you seek is listed in the publication
scheme but is not available on the website, or if you do not have access to the
Internet, we will send it to you by e-mail, if practicable. If you wish to
submit a request by e-mail, please click on the E-mail Address shown in Section
B: Classes of Information against the information you wish to see
By telephone: Information can be requested over the telephone.
Please provide full contact details, including a telephone number, so that we can
clarify any details if necessary. Please call the telephone number shown in
Section B: Classes of Information against the information you wish to see.
By post: Most information is also available in a paper copy form.
Please address your request to the appropriate department. When writing to
us to request information, please include your name and address, full details of
the information or documents you would like to receive, and any fee applicable (see
Item 12: Our Charging Policy for further information on fees). Please also
include a telephone number so we can contact you to clarify any details, if necessary.
If you require information in a particular format, for example requiring a copy
in larger print, Braille, another language or audio cassette, the Council will take
all reasonable steps to meet your request.
Paper copies of the publication scheme will be made available at all Council offices
and libraries. A searchable version of the scheme is available on
the Disclosure Log
If you have difficulty determining the information you want to see, please contact
us directly.