About This Policy
Information available from St Stephen in Brannel Parish Council under the Model Publication Scheme[1]
This model publication scheme is based on the model approved by the Information Commissioner. It has been adopted without minimal modification by St Stephen in Brannel Parish Council.
This publication scheme commits St Stephen in Brannel Council to make information available to the public as part of its normal business activities.
The information covered is included in the classes of information mentioned below, where this information is held by the authority. Additional assistance is provided to the definition of these classes in sector specific guidance manuals issued by the Information Commissioner.
The scheme commits St Stephen in Brannel:
- To proactively publish or otherwise make available as a matter of routine, information, including environmental information, which is held by the authority and falls within the classifications below.
- To specify the information which is held by the authority and falls within the classifications below.
- To proactively publish or otherwise make available as a matter of routine, information in line with the statements contained within this scheme.
- To produce and publish the methods by which the specific information is made routinely available so that it can be easily identified and accessed by members of the public.
- To review and update on a regular basis the information the authority makes available under this scheme.
- To produce a schedule of any fees charged for access to information which is made proactively available.
- To make this publication scheme available to the public.
- To publish any dataset held by the authority that has been requested, and any updated versions it holds, unless the authority is satisfied that it is not appropriate to do so; to publish the dataset, where reasonably practicable, in an electronic form that is capable of re-use; and, if any information in the dataset is a relevant copyright work and the public authority is the only owner, to make the information available for re-use under the terms of the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015, if they apply, and otherwise under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act section 19. The term ‘dataset’ is defined in section 11(5) of the Freedom of Information Act. The term ‘relevant copyright work’ is defined in section 19(8) of that Act.
This scheme is reviewed regularly by the Parish Council to ensure it remains compliant with legal requirements and transparency standards
| Information to be published | How the information can be obtained. | |
| Who we are and what we do
(Organisation information, structures, locations and contacts) |
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| Organisation information | St Stephen in Brannel Parish Council – Local Authority | |
| Council structure | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. | |
| Staffing structure | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. | |
| Location of parish council office and accessibility details | Office 2, Brannel Room
22 Fore Street St Stephen St Austell PL26 7NN Tel: 01726 823003 www.ststepheninbrannel-pc.gov.uk
Open Monday to Friday between 9.30am to 12.30pm or by appointment at all other times.
This information is on all forms of correspondence, the Parish Council website, social media accounts, noticeboards, promotional material, Cornwall Council website and the Annual Report newsletter. |
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| Contact Details of the Clerk | Tel: 01726 823003
clerk@ststepheninbrannel-pc.gov.uk This information is on all forms of correspondence, the Parish Council website, social media accounts, Cornwall Council website and the Annual Report newsletter. |
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| Councillor Profiles | This information is available on the Parish Council website and includes photos, contact details, membership of committees, representation on local public bodies and Register of Interests. | |
| What we spend and how we spend it
(Financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, procurement, contracts and financial audit) |
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| Statement of accounts and internal audit report in the format included in the Annual Return form
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This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. | |
| Budget including precept | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. | |
| Borrowing Approval letter | This information is available from the Parish Council Office | |
| Expenditure over £500 | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. | |
| Grants given and received | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website | |
| Procurement and contracts awarded | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. | |
| Members allowances and expenses | Members do not claim an allowance. Expenses information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website and is posted on the noticeboards as well as being included in the Annual Report newsletter. | |
| Financial Regulations & Standing Orders | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. | |
| What our priorities are and how we are doing
(Strategies and plans, key performance indicators (KPI’s), project updates, audits, inspections and reviews) |
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| Annual Governance statement in format included in the Annual Return form | This document is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. | |
| Parish Plan | This document is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. | |
| Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) | This document is available from the Parish Council Office, the Parish Council website or the NDP bespoke website. | |
| Annual Report from meeting of the Parish | This document is delivered to every household in the Parish on the open electors register and is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. | |
| Strategic Plan (formally Action Plan) | This document is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. | |
| Local Council Award Scheme | This document is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. | |
| Data Protection impact assessments
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These documents are available from the Parish Council Office | |
| How we make decisions
(Decision making processes and records of decisions) |
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| Timetable of meetings | This document is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website and posted on the noticeboards. | |
| Agendas | This document is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website and posted on the noticeboards. | |
| Minutes | Signed adopted minutes are available from the Parish Council Office while draft minutes are on the Parish Council website. | |
| Reports presented to council meetings – excluding material that is properly considered to be exempt from disclosure
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These documents are available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website | |
| Responses to consultation papers | These are not normally held by the parish council but the organisation who send out the consultation | |
| Responses to planning applications | This information is available from the Parish Council Office, the Parish Council website or Cornwall Council website. | |
| Scheme of delegation | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. | |
| Bye – laws
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These documents are available from the Parish Council Office | |
| Our policies and procedures
(Current written protocols, policies and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities) |
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| Policies and procedures for the conduct of Council business –
· Procedural standing orders · Committee and sub-committee terms of reference · Delegated authority in respect of officers · Code of Conduct · Policy statements. |
This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. A list of all current policies is published on the Council’s website, including dates of adoption and review |
| Policies and procedures for the employment and management of staff –
· Internal instructions to staff and policies relating to the delivery of services · Equality and diversity policy · Health and safety policy · Recruitment policies and details of current vacancies · Policies and procedures for handling requests for information · Complaints procedures (including those covering requests for information and operating the publication scheme)
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This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. A list of all current policies is published on the Council’s website, including dates of adoption and review |
| Policies and procedures concerning data protection and the publication of information
Note: Includes information security policies, records retention, destruction and archive policies, and data protection (including data sharing and CCTV usage) policies |
This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. A list of all current policies is published on the Council’s website, including dates of adoption and review |
| Lists and registers
(Any information we are currently legally required to hold in publicly available registers) |
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| Members’ Register of Interests | This information is available from the Parish Council Office, the Parish Council website or Cornwall Council website. |
| Register of gifts and hospitality | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website through minutes. |
| Information legally required to hold in publicly available registers | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Asset register
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This information is available from the Parish Council Office. |
| Disclosure log indicating the information provided in response to FOIA and EIR requests | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website. |
| The Services we offer
(Information about the services we offer, including leaflets, guidance and newsletters produced for the public and businesses. Details of the services for which we are entitled to recover a fee together with those fees) |
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| Air Quality Monitoring | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Allotments | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Brannel Room (Community Hall) | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Bus shelters | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Car parks | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| CCTV | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Cemeteries and closed churchyards
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This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Commercial properties | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Defibrillators | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Events | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Footpaths | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Grant funding | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Highway signage
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This information is available from the Parish Council Office |
| Litter bins | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Newsletter (Annual report) | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Noticeboards | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Parking (Off road) | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Public conveniences | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Salt bins | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| School Governors | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Seating (Roadside) | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Street Lighting | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Traffic calming (Speed Indication Devices) | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| War memorials | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Weed Treatment (Highway) | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Agency Agreements
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This information is available from the Parish Council Office |
| A summary of services for which the Council is entitled to recover a fee and details of those fees | This information is available from the Parish Council Office or the Parish Council website |
| Additional information |
| Requests for information other than the broad classes of information which will routinely be made available to the public as detailed above should be addressed to:
The Clerk St Stephen in Brannel Parish Council Office 2, The Brannel Rooms 22 Fore Street St Stephen St Austell PL26 7NN Tel: 01726 823003 clerk@ststepheninbrannel-pc.gov.uk
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| Schedule of charges |
| Most of this information may be downloaded free of charge from the Council’s website www.ststepheninbrannel-pc.gov.uk
Other information may be viewed free of charge in the Parish Council office.
One copy of any document, which is not available for download from the website, will be supplied free of charge to any resident of St Stephen in Brannel Parish, for collection from the Parish Council office.
For multiple copies, and/or for documents which are requested to be posted, the charge will be the copying cost at 50p per single sheet (black and white) or £1 per single sheet (colour) and the cost of Royal Mail second class postage.
In accordance with the Model Publication Scheme provided by the Information Commissioner’s Office, the Parish Council reserves the right to make a charge for the disbursement of officer time (administration – currently charges at £35 per hour), photocopying and postage of complex and archived material.
The Schedule of charges is reviewed regularly.
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| Refusing a request for information |
| The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) explains when the Parish Council may have to refuse providing you with the information requested. Further information can be found at https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-freedom-of-information/refusing-a-request/
The Council will always explain the reasons for any refusal in a formal written response
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| Accessibility Statement |
| St Stephen in Brannel Parish Council is committed to ensuring accessibility for all. If you require any information listed in this publication scheme in an alternative format – such as large print, audio, or another accessible version – please contact the Parish Council Office and we will do our best to accommodate your needs:
· Tel: 01726 823003 · Email: clerk@ststepheninbrannel-pc.gov.uk · Post: Office 2, Brannel Room, 22 Fore Street, St Stephen, St Austell, PL26 7NN
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[1] Adopted by Full Council at the meeting held on Wednesday 12th August 2026 under minute number FPC142/26. Due for review in 2029.