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Publication scheme

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council publishes routinely a great deal of information which is detailed in the seven classes below.

There is often no charge for this information – especially if you would like it electronically – although sometimes there may be a statutory charge or certain administrative costs such as photocopying and postage if you would like a printed copy of the information. If a charge is to be made, confirmation of the payment due will be given before the information is provided. Payment may be requested prior to provision of the information.

The Publication Scheme is issued in accordance with the Council’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Classes of information

Who we are and what we do

Organisational information, locations and contacts, constitutional and legal governance.

What we spend and how we spend it

Financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, tendering, procurement and contracts.

What our priorities are and how we are doing

Strategy and performance information, plans, assessments, inspections and reviews.

How we make decisions

Policy proposals and decisions, decision making processes, internal criteria and procedures, consultations.

Policy proposals and decisions, decision making processes, internal criteria and procedures, consultations.

Our policies and procedures.

Current written protocols for delivering our functions and responsibilities.

Lists and registers

Information held in registers required by law and other lists and registers relating to the functions of the authority.

The services we offer

Advice and guidance, booklets and leaflets, transactions and media releases, a description of the services offered. The Council has many brochures, pamphlets etc. covering various issues. Please contact us about the specific area in which you are interested.

Advice and guidance, booklets and leaflets, transactions and media releases, a description of the services offered. The Council has many brochures, pamphlets etc. covering various issues. Please contact us about the specific area in which you are interested.

Contact Us

If you would like to know the method by which information published under this scheme will be made available please don’t hesitate to ring the Corporate Governance Unit on 01443 424189 or 01443 424111 or e-mail us FreedomOfInformation@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk for help.

In exceptional circumstances some information may be available only by viewing in person. Where this is the case please contact us by the above means and we will make the necessary arrangements.