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Access to information

Statement on Freedom of Information
Local Government Yorkshire and Humber seeks to use internet technologies to provide open and low cost access to a wide range of information. This website - www.lgyh.gov.uk - is therefore the main source for published information.
LGYH, though not bound by the Freedom of Information Act 2000, acts within the spirit of the Act and aims to be as open as possible by making as much information as possible, publicly available on our website. We will disclose recorded information held by it, subject to a range of exemptions. A full list of exemptions can be found at the Ministry of Justice website or the Information Commissioner's website.
We will usually respond within 20 working days of receipt of written requests. If we are not able to meet that deadline, for good reason, we will keep the applicant informed.
If there are any sensitivities associated with the request we will provide as much information as possible and explain why certain information has been withheld. If the request actually relates to another organisation or contact we has worked with; we will forward the request to them and inform the applicant of this.
We may charge for information where the cost of complying with the request in staff time and photocopying charges exceeds £450. We will inform the applicant of this charge before the work is undertaken.
Detailed below are the main categories of information that LGYH makes available to members of the public.
Governance and Member information. Includes details of: Membership of LGYH and other bodies.
Corporate information. Includes: Constitution, Code of conduct for members, details about the register of members' interests, Finances, Staffing Information.
Events and Meeting information. Includes information about meetings and events, agendas, meeting papers, updates and minutes.
Publications and Reports: includes newsletters from LGYH, regional strategies and reports on specific topics
Freedom of Information requests should be sent to Paul Cartwright, Communications and Events Manager, at LGYH by e-mail: paul.cartwright@lgyh.gov.uk
by post: Information Manager, Local Government Yorkshire and Humber, 18 King St, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2SQ
You can see more information about the Act itself on the Information Commissioner's website: www.ico.gov.uk.

LGYH: 18 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SQ Telephone: 01924 331 631 email: mail@lgyh.gov.uk

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