1. Who we are and what we do
The Town Council serves a population of approximately 19,000 people in three wards, is made up of 15 elected members backed up by a staff of over 30. We are based at Milton House,
The Town Council’s
“As an evolving Town Council we promote the social, economic and environmental well being of Stowmarket through the provision of quality services and facilities that are accessible to all. We work with our residents, other local authorities, businesses and community organisations to achieve a safe, healthy and prosperous community. We work with residents to have more say over the town environment in which they live”.
How can information be obtained?
Information covered by the Stowmarket Town Council Publication Scheme is available in a number of ways. We endeavour to make the majority of information available via our website; however, some information is not available in all formats.
We will dispatch the information requested within 20 working days from receipt of request and fee, if applicable.
Our contact details are as follows, and requests can be made in any way:
Tel: 01449 612060
Fax: 01449 775103
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.stowmarket.org
Postal Address:
Michelle Mackintosh, Deputy Town Clerk
Stowmarket Town Council
Milton House
Stowmarket
IP14 1EZ
Our office opening hours are:
Monday to Thursday
Fridays
Will a charge be made?
Much of our information is on our website which is available free of charge. For other information a charge may be levied. Where a fee is charged confirmation of the fee will be given prior to the information being provided.
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Type of charge |
Description |
Basis of charge |
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Disbursement cost |
Photocopying @ 10p per A4 sheet (black & white) |
Actual cost |
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Photocopying @ 20p per A4 sheet (colour) |
Actual cost |
Internal review
If you are unhappy with the reply you have received from us you have the right to ask for an internal review.
The review will be undertaken by the Stowmarket Town Council Scrutiny Committee. Please contact the Town Clerk in the first instance.
Who is responsible for the Publication Scheme?
The Stowmarket Town Council Publication Scheme is maintained by the Deputy Town Clerk. Any enquiries about the Publication Scheme and requests for information should be addressed to the Deputy Town Clerk at the Town Council Offices.
General information regarding the Publication Scheme and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 can be obtained from:
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
SK9 5AF
Tel: 08456 306060
Website: www.ico.gov.uk
Review
Stowmarket Town Council will review the Publication Scheme annually.
2. What we spend our money on and how we spend it
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Information |
How it can be obtained |
Charge applied |
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Statements of accounts |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) Website: www.stowmarket.org/town-council/finance-policies/accounts |
Yes No |
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Annual Return |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) Website: www.stowmarket.org/town-council/finance-policies/accounts |
Yes No |
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Precept |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
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Financial Regulations |
Hard Copy Website: www.stowmarket.org/images/Publications/ 2009.05.27%20current%20financial%20regulations.doc |
Yes No |
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Precept requests |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk)
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Yes |
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Grants given and received |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes No |
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Members allowances and expenses |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk)
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Yes |
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Finalised budget |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk)
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Yes |
3. What our priorities are and how we are doing
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Information |
How it can be obtained |
Charge applied |
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Quality Status |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
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Investors in People Award |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
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Report to Annual Town Meeting |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
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Business Plan |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
4. How we make decisions
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Information |
How it can be obtained |
Charge applied |
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Timetable of meetings |
Website:
www.stowmarket.org/town-council/council-meetings/full-council
www.stowmarket.org/town-council/council-meetings/planning-consultation-strategy
www.stowmarket.org/town-council/council-meetings/operations-services
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No |
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Minutes of Council and Committee meetings |
No |
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Agendas for forthcoming meetings |
No |
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Reports to Council and Committees |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
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Standing Orders |
Website: stowmarket.org/images/Publications/standing%20orders%202011.doc |
No |
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Responses to Consultation Papers |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
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Responses to Planning Applications |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
5. Our Policies and Procedures
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Information |
How it can be obtained |
Charge applied |
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Business Plan |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
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Standing Orders |
Website: www.stowmarket.org/images/Publications/standing%20orders%202011.doc |
No |
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Town Council Policies |
Website: www.stowmarket.org/town-council/finance-policies/policies |
No |
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Health and Safety Policy Manual |
Website: www.stowmarket.org/images/Publications/ hs%20policy%20manual%20march%202011.doc |
No |
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Equal Opportunities Policy |
Website: www.stowmarket.org/images/Publications/ current%20equals%20ops%20policy.doc |
No |
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Complaints Procedure |
Website: www.stowmarket.org/images/Publications/complaints%20policy.doc |
No |
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Job Descriptions |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
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Performance Standards |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
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Code of Conduct for Employees |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
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Current vacancies |
Website: www.stowmarket.org/town-council/council-staff/job-vacancies |
No |
6. Lists and Registers
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Information |
How it can be obtained |
Charge applied |
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Register of Members Interests |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
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Members Declaration of Acceptance of Office |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
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Register of gifts and hospitality |
Hard Copy (contact the Deputy Town Clerk) |
Yes |
7. The Services we offer
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Information |
How it can be obtained |
Charge applied |
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Allotments |
No |
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Cemeteries |
Website: www.stowmarket.org/visitor-information/things-to-see-do/cemeteries |
No |
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Recreation Ground |
Website: www.stowmarket.org/visitor-information/things-to-see-do/recreation-ground |
No |
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Play Areas |
Website: www.stowmarket.org/visitor-information/things-to-see-do/play-areas |
No |
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Markets |
Website: www.stow-market.org.uk |
No |
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Regal Theatre |
Website: www.regalstowmarket.co.uk |
No |
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Community Centre |
Website: www.stowmarketcommunitycentre.org.uk |
No |
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Public CCTV |
Website: www.stowmarket.org/public-services/community-safety/cctv |
No |
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Grants Scheme |
No |
Adoption of the Model Publication Scheme
Stowmarket Town Council has adopted the Model Publication Scheme produced in accordance with section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and will publish information in accordance with the scheme.
