Frequently Asked Questions

 

The following frequently asked questions may help if you are seeking information about Ackworth Parish Council; its facilities, services, who's who and who does what.

Additionally, questions raised and answered via our "Ask The Clerk" initiative are also displayed here, providing you with a glimpse of what questions are being asked of the Clerk and the work of the Council.   

If you require further general information then please do not hesitate to contact us.


Freedom of Information Requests

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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives the public the right to request to see, or be provided with a copy of, information that is held by a public body. The Act also places an obligation on authorities to publish certain information about their activities.

 

Requests for information from Ackworth Parish Council under this Act must be made in writing and can be submitted using the following methods: 

Email: clerk@ackworthparishcouncil.gov.uk

Letter: Clerk, Ackworth Parish Council Community Centre, Bell Lane, Ackworth, WF7 7JH 

Please include your full name, postal address and a clear description of the information you are looking for.  It if is not clear what information you want then we will contact you to clarify your request.

 

Before submitting a Freedom of Information request please check whether the information you are looking for is already publicly available.  Much information is published proactively by Ackworth Parish Council on its Publication Scheme.

 

Further information about this Act can be found here How to access information from a public authority | ICO