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Public Information

Our publication scheme sets out the information that the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) recommends should be routinely available and acts as a quick link guide.


The Local Government Association (LGA) and the Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) are subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

We are committed to fostering a culture of openness, transparency and accountability. We support this by publishing as much information as possible on our website free of charge and by adopting the ICO's model publication scheme.

Our publication scheme sets out the information that the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) recommends should be routinely available and acts as a quick link guide.

The LGA has adopted the Information Commissioner's Model Publication Scheme. By adopting this Scheme, the LGA is committed to making information in the following categories available, subject to legitimate charges (where appropriate) and relevant exemptions: The information has been divided into seven categories.

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.


Our policies and procedures

Current written protocols for delivering our functions and responsibilities.


Lists and registers

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


Services we offer

Advice and guidance, booklets and leaflets, transactions and media releases. A description of the services offered.


Can I use this information as I wish?

Copyright details on how and where you can use the information above.


Members' allowances and expenses

Councillors who attend LGA meetings and undertake various approved duties of the LGA are eligible to receive allowances and expenses depending on their role.


Gender pay gap report 

Although the LGA is not legally required to publish gender pay gap information due to its size, we are committed to operating within the spirit of the legislation governing our member councils