This is a guide to information held by High Peak Borough Council that is available to the public. It lists the documents and information by service area and tells you where to get hold of it, and whether there is a charge. (Schedule of costs)
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 requires all Public Authorities to adopt and maintain a Publication Scheme setting out classes of information that it holds and will routinely make available, either with or without charge.
This is High Peak Borough Council's scheme made under the Act.
The Publication Scheme lets you know what information High Peak Borough Council holds, and will make available to you. The Act requires that we set out classes of information that are available. The way that we have arranged the scheme is to split the Council into ten main categories, these are: -
These categories are then split down further into classes to make it easier to find the information that you require.
The class of information is detailed along with a definition and explanation of that class and finally a description of how the information can be seen or obtained and from where.
The description of each class will also give details of any information that is exempt from publication. For example, agendas or reports that are exempt from disclosure to the public under other legislation.
In preparing this scheme we have had regard to the types of matters that people are generally interested in.
Account has also been taken of the general public interest in disclosure of information in the interests of open and accountable Local Government, as well as the vast amount of information that is currently made available.
This scheme does not in any way limit other rights that people have to access information and nor does it in any way limit any information that is already made available outside of this scheme.
In addition a large amount of information will continue to be made available by way of advice, assistance or guidance about services that the Council operates as has been done in the past.
This Scheme will be reviewed and renewed as required by the Information Commissioner, and additionally the relevant information under each class contained in the scheme will be published and up-dated as necessary.
If you need this document in another language or in larger print please contact Customer Services on 0845 129 77 77 or 01298 28400.
A charge may be made for copies of information contained within this scheme, however there is no charge for inspecting information.
Certain classes of information are provided by the Council at a fixed charge and these are all identified throughout this scheme.
The Freedom of Information Act does not allow the release of information that we hold that is personal and private to individuals. This information will still be controlled by the Data Protection Act 1998.
This means that specific information about an individuals Council Tax or Benefits, for example, will not be made public. This information is, however, available to the individual concerned through the provisions of the Data Protection Act.
The Council has appointed the Democratic Services Manager as the Officer responsible for this scheme on behalf of the Council.
The Democratic Services Manager is based at Council Offices, Hayfield Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, SK23 0QJ, and can be contacted on 0845 129 77 77 or 01298 28400.
The Council's Data Protection Officer is based at Buxton Town Hall and he will deal with any issues about personal data. He can also be contacted on 0845 129 77 77 or 01298 28400.
The Council has a system that allows comments, complaints or compliments to be made about the Council and the services that are provided. You should use this procedure if you have comments to make about this scheme and its operation. This, however, does not prejudice your right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner about either Freedom of Information or Data Protection requests.
The Information Commissioner can be contacted at the following address: -
| Information Commissioner Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF |
| Fax : 01625 524510 |
| Tel : 01629 545700 |
| e-mail : data@dataprotection.gov.uk |
| DX : 20819 Wilmslow |
The Council's internal comments procedure should be used prior to raising an issue with the Information Commissioner, as they are limited in what they can do if you have not fully exhausted the Council's internal procedures.
Comment, Complaint and Compliment forms are available at all of the High Peak Borough Council Offices, and additionally you can contact Customer Services on 0845 129 77 77 or 01298 28400 or write to:
| Freepost RLYH-BRZE-AGZU Customer Services Manager High Peak SK23 0QJ |
| e-mail: customer-services@highpeak.gov.uk |
| Feedback form |
This Publication Scheme is intended to help you find information easily and quickly and to improve the flow of information to the public.
The Council would therefore appreciate any comments or suggestions that you may have regarding this scheme and how we might improve it.
This category includes the Communications, Corporate Performance, Customer Services and Land Charges sections of the Council, and covers the information that each make available to the public.
Where no charge is indicated, this information will be available to the public as a paper copy upon payment of the Council's usual fee for providing copies of documents. Where the information is to be made available on the payment of a specific charge, the current charging level can be obtained from Customer Service Centres. Leaflets, application forms and information packs are generally available for no charge.
Press releases made by the Council and the Council's magazine, Connect.
Press releases are available on the website or on request from the Communications section. Copies of Connect are distributed free to all residential properties within High Peak and are available at all Customer Service Centres and on the website.
The Corporate Plan details the priorities for action that will help the Council to meet its overall aim of improving the quality of life in High Peak. This is a three-year plan and contains an action plan for each of the Priorities for Action.
Available at all Customer Service Centres for inspection and on the website. Click here to view.
The Council's Best Value Performance Plans are annual documents detailing the Council's performance in selected service areas and include comparative figures, they also include statutory and Local Performance Indicator Results. The Performance Plan is produced yearly to report back to residents, businesses and others affected by the Council's services.
The current documents are available at all Customer Service Centres, Leisure Centres and Local Libraries for inspection and on the website; documents for previous years are available on request from Policy and Performance at Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Business Plans are documents created by each service area which detail how that service will help meet the Council's corporate aims.
Available from each Service on request.
Completed Best Value Review Improvement Plans, Best Value Inspection Reports are available on the website or on request from Policy and Performance Section at Chapel-en-le-Frith Offices.
The Council has strategies on most individual areas of its work. Some of the Key strategies are the Race Equality Scheme, Implementing Electronic Government Statement 2, Community Safety Strategy, Environmental Policy, The Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy, Arts Strategy, Communications Strategy, Consultation Strategy, Performance Management System, Asset Management Plan, Sports and Recreation Strategy, Housing Strategy, High Peak Local Plan.
Available from each service on request and all of the above are available on the website. Click here to view.
Information on the Council's income and expenditure, on Revenue (running costs) and Capital (long term projects), and in what service areas.
Available in Customer Service Centres and on the website, the Final accounts are also available on request from the Accountancy section at Buxton Town Hall.
This summarises the more important matters arising from the yearly audits and comments on other current issues.
Available on the website or on request from the Accountancy section at Buxton Town Hall.
Information held by the Local Land Charges section that the Council is required to hold that relates to restrictions or prohibitions on land, with or without buildings or a financial charge. This search is usually undertaken upon purchase of property.
Available on submission of search forms LLC1 and Con 29, for a basic search, to the Land Charges section at Chinley Offices or by personal inspection of the registers by appointment.
Please note there are specific charges for the provision of this information
An A-Z of High Peaks Services containing brief descriptions of most of our services along with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
Available on the website and in a booklet form.
There are twelve booklets in the series covering all the Council's activities, giving general information on each of those activities.
Available direct from Services, at all Customer Service Centres and on the website.
This category includes the Democratic Services and Elections sections of the Council, and covers the information that each make available to the public.
Where no charge is indicated, this information will be available to the public as a paper copy upon payment of the Council's usual fee for providing copies of documents. Where the information is to be made available on the payment of a specific charge, the current charging level can be obtained from Customer Service Centres. Leaflets, application forms and information packs are generally available for no charge.
The constitution of the Council sets out the decision making structure, all rules, codes and workings of the Council including contract and financial procedures.
Available at all Customer Service Centres for inspection and on the website. Paper copies can be provided but please note there is a specific charge for this.
There is a summary "Guide to the Constitution" that is available on the website and from Customer Service Centres free of charge.
Contact details for all current Council Members and Parish Council Clerks, Register of Members interests and Register of Members gifts and hospitality for High Peak Borough Council and the Parish Council within High Peak.
Available at all Customer Service Centres for inspection and Councillor details are also available on the website.
All Council, Executive, Committee and sub-committee agendas, reports, minutes and Decision Notices, including a calendar of meetings.
Please Note this excludes any items exempt from publication under Schedule 12A Part 1 of the Local Government Act 1972 as from time to time amended and confidential information.
Available at all Customer Service Centres, on the website and on request from Democratic Services based at Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Please Note this excludes any items exempt from publication under Schedule 12A Part 1 of the Local Government Act 1972 as from time to time amended and confidential information.
Available in paper format on request from Democratic Services at Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Maps showing the Electoral boundaries for High Peak Borough Council and the Register of Electors.
The full version of the register of electors is available at all Customer Service Centres for inspection only and copies of the edited version are available in paper format on request from Democratic Services based at Chapel-en-le-Frith Offices.
Please note there is a specific charge for the provision of the edited version of the Electoral register
This category includes the Revenues and Benefits sections of the Council, and covers the information that each make available to the public.
Where no charge is indicated, this information will be available to the Public as a paper copy upon payment of the Council's usual fee for providing copies of documents. Where the information is to be made available on the payment of a specific charge, the current charging level can be obtained from Customer Service Centres. Leaflets, application forms and information packs are generally available for no charge.
Details of Council Tax bands and Business Rates rateable values.
Available on request from Customer Services Centres and also from the Valuation Office website www.voa.gov.uk.
General information regarding Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit and information on when you may qualify for either or both.
Available from Customer Service Centres.
Application forms to apply for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit.
Available from Customer Service Centres.
Figures giving the number and monetary value of fraud cases that the Benefits Fraud Section have proved in a six-month period.
Available on request from Customer Service Centres.
Leaflets containing information on qualifying for and application forms for a concessionary travel pass, which can allow residents of High Peak to Travel for free or at half price on buses and trains.
Available from Customer Service Centres, libraries, New Mills Town Council, Town Hall, New Mills (01663 743434), Whaley Bridge Town Council, Mechanics Institute (01663 733068), Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council, Town Hall, Market Street, (01298 813320) and at most large Post Offices.
This category includes the Grants, Energy Efficiency and Housing Services sections of the Council, and covers the information that each make available to the public.
Where no charge is indicated, this information will be available to the Public as a paper copy upon payment of the Council's usual fee for providing copies of documents. Where the information is to be made available on the payment of a specific charge, the current charging level can be obtained from Customer Service Centres. Leaflets, application forms and information packs are generally available for no charge.
Statutory lists of dwellings that are Houses in Multiple Occupation and dwellings that are unfit for human habitation.
Available for inspection at Customer Services Centres.
For details of Housing Services contact High Peak Community Housing at Municipal Buildings, Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 8AF, tel: 0845 129 8075 or e-mail enquiries@hpch.co.uk
Grants are provided by the Council to help with various works to properties, the Information and application form provide details as to whether you are likely to qualify for a grant.
Available from Customer Service Centres.
This service is aimed at improving the energy efficiency of homes within High Peak by saving on resources and reducing heating bills. Once the assessment form has been completed an energy report will be sent detailing improvements that could be made.
Assessment forms are available on request from Customer Service Centres or the Energy Efficiency Advice Centre.
This category includes the Business Development, Tourism, Car Parks and Single Regeneration Budget Programme sections of the Council, and covers the information that each make available to the public.
Where no charge is indicated, this information will be available to the Public as a paper copy upon payment of the Council's usual fee for providing copies of documents. Where the information is to be made available on the payment of a specific charge, the current charging level can be obtained from Customer Service Centres. Leaflets, application forms and information packs are generally available for no charge.
The Council keeps a database of Industrial sites and premises available in the Borough.
Available through completion of sites and premises request form, which is available on the website and on request from the Business Development Unit at Howard Town House, Glossop.
Details of events that are taking place within the High Peak area.
Available through the Tourist Information Centres at Buxton and Glossop and on the website and additionally on www.visitbuxton.co.uk and www.visitpeakdistrict.co.uk
Background to Tourism in the areas covered and what the aims are to plan for sustainable tourism development.
Available on request from the Economic Development Unit.
High Peak wide details of approximate visitor numbers to High Peak, how much they spend, what they like about the area and an employment tourism study.
Available on request from the Economic Development Unit in Executive Summary format.
Please note that there is a specific charge for the whole document.
Includes information on how people are employed in High Peak, eg. in construction and qualification levels of those people.
Available on request from the Economic Development Unit.
Statistical information on how many people have visited Buxton Tourist Information Centre.
Available on request from the Economic Development Unit. For similar information about Glossop Tourist Information Centre, please contact Glossop Tourism Association through the Glossop Tourist Information Centre.
General tourism leaflets on the Peak District including the Peak District Visitor Guide, the What's On guide, Peak Pursuits about activity holidays in the Peak District, the Buxton Town Guide and the Glossop Shopping Guide.
Available on request from the Economic Development Unit or at Buxton and Glossop Tourist Information Centres.
The charges for each pay and display car park that the Council manages.
Available at each car park next to the payment point.
Details of the Council's Season Ticket parking scheme for regular users of the Council's car parks.
Available from Customer Service Centres.
This category includes the Leisure Sections of the Council, which includes High Peak Leisure, Pavilion Gardens and Parks and Trees and covers the information that each make available to the public.
Where no charge is indicated, this information will be available to the Public as a paper copy upon payment of the Council's usual fee for providing copies of documents. Where the information is to be made available on the payment of a specific charge, the current charging level can be obtained from Customer Service Centres. Leaflets, application forms and information packs are generally available for no charge.
Policies and strategies including Water Quality, Child Protection, Crèche Policy, Opening times, Admissions and pricing structures.
Available on display on Leisure Centre sites and on request from Leisure Centre Managers.
Various leaflets, booklets and posters regarding High Peak Leisure services such as session times, events and children's holiday activities.
Available from Customer Service Centres.
Details of Voluntary Organisations operating within High Peak and a pack giving information on how to get funding.
Available on request from Customer Services Centres.
Provide information about plans for Sports development across the High Peak for a number of priority sports, including lottery plans for the Active Sports Programme.
Available on request from Customer Services Centres.
Information about what's on at Pavilion Gardens, the facilities available, sample menus and the Pavilion Gardens complex.
Available from Pavilion Gardens, St Johns Road, Buxton or Tourist Information Centres at Buxton and Glossop or on request at Customer Service Centres.
Information about the Council's parks, including how to hire a football pitch, get an allotment, or sponsor a hanging basket, or anything else to do with outdoor recreational leisure activities.
Available from Customer Service Centres.
Available on request from Customer Service Centres.
This category includes the Animal Welfare/Pest Control, Community Safety/Crime Prevention, Environmental Health - Business, Environmental Health - Domestic, Licensing and Pollution Control sections of the Council, and covers the information that each make available to the public.
Where no charge is indicated, this information will be available to the Public as a paper copy upon payment of the Council's usual fee for providing copies of documents. Where the information is to be made available on the payment of a specific charge, the current charging level can be obtained from Customer Service Centres. Leaflets, application forms and information packs are generally available for no charge.
Register regarding stray and lost and found dogs including the incident reports for each stray dog dealt with, ie. what has happened to the dog and how to deal with a stray dog.
Available to be inspected at Environmental Health at Buxton Town Hall and leaflets available from all Customer Service Centres or on request from Environmental Health.
Pest Control leaflets and Posters issued by Government Departments.
Available from Environmental Health.
The Community Safety Partnership Audit looks at crime and crime patterns throughout the High Peak, and provides a profile of recorded crime over the three years 1999-2001. The action plans come from the Community Safety Strategy and detail various projects to deal with the major priorities raised in the audit.
The Community Safety Strategy and the Audit is available from Customer Service Centres and on the website.
Crime Prevention Advice Leaflets contain details on how to reduce Domestic Burglary and Commercial Burglary.
Available from Libraries and Customer Service Centres.
Information on what to do to help avoid the risk of flooding and what to do in the event that your property is flooded.
Available on request from Customer Service Centres.
A Public Register of all registered food premises within the Borough of High Peak including take-away's, restaurants and fast food premises.
Available for inspection by appointment with Customer Service Centres.
This is a Public Register of all premises where members of the public have bought items from shops in the Borough and they are not satisfied with the product that they have purchased.
Available for inspection by appointment with Customer Service Centres.
This is a Public Register of where Environmental Health Officers have purchased samples of food for testing. It tells you where the food was purchased and when.
Available for inspection by appointment with Customer Service Centres.
This is a Public Register of Notices which are relevant to the public under the Environment and Safety Information Act, ie. notices served detailing Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
Available for inspection by appointment with Customer Service Centres.
Information about which premises within the Borough are currently licensed by the Council for entertainment purposes, application forms, fee structure and guidance notes on all Entertainment Licences.
Available on request from Customer Service Centres.
Information, application forms and guidance notes on how to apply for various licences, for example, street collection or lottery licences, and whether there is a charge made for the provision of the licence.
Available on request from Customer Service Centres.
This is a Public Register of processes that fall under the Environmental Protection Act and therefore need to be registered with the Council.
Available on request by appointment with Customer Service Centres.
Please note there is a specific charge for this information
The Council's Licensing Policy sets out how we intend to promote the licensing objectives of the 2003 Licensing Act.
Available on request from Customer Service Centres and the website.
The notification of Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Regulations 1992 requires all property owners to register these devices with the local authority, for the purposes of preventing or controlling the spread of legionellosis (including Legionaires Disease). Click here to view.
This category includes the Dog Fouling, Street Cleaning and Waste Sections of the Council, and covers the information that each make available to the public.
Where no charge is indicated, this information will be available to the Public as a paper copy upon payment of the Council's usual fee for providing copies of documents. Where the information is to be made available on the payment of a specific charge, the current charging level can be obtained from Customer Service Centres. Leaflets, application forms and information packs are generally available for no charge.
Dog fouling leaflets, posters and signs.
Available on request from Customer Service Centres and on display in most Council Buildings.
Please note there is a charge made to land owners for the provision of "Clean it up" dog signs.
Information on Street cleaning schedules, Gully emptying schedules and Street cleaning notices register.
Available on request from Customer Service Centres.
Details and locations of Recycling sites within the Borough of High Peak.
Available on the website, through the Connect magazine and from Customer Service Centres.>
This is a Public register of all scrap metal dealers within the Borough.
Available for inspection by appointment with Customer Service Centres.
This category relates to the Planning and Development Service of the Council which includes the Development Control, Planning Policy & Design and Building Control sections. This part of the register covers the information that each of those sections make available to the public.
Where no charge is indicated, this information will be available to the Public as a paper copy upon payment of the Council's usual fee for providing copies of documents. Where the information is to be made available on the payment of a specific charge, the current charging level can be obtained from Customer Service Centres. Leaflets, application forms and information packs are generally available for no charge.
A register of Planning applications made to the Council is compiled and published weekly and separate registers of decisions taken is compiled monthly.
Available at all Customer Service Centres for inspection.
Copies of Ordnance Survey Maps for Planning applications.
Available on request from Customer Service Centres.
Please note there is a specific charge for this information.
Statistical information and Performance Indicators relating to times taken to deal with applications for Planning Applications.
Available on request from Customer Service Centres.
The 2005 Adopted Local Plan covers all the land in the Borough outside of the Peak District National Park. They detail which areas of land can be used for different purposes, and what areas of land are to be protected from development.
Available on the website and from the Planning Policy & Design Section at Glossop Municipal Buildings.
Please note there is a specific charge for provision of the plan documents.
Details of all Planning applications and all matters concerning the applications including objections going back to 1973, including objections, consultation responses, and relevant legal agreements (section 52/section 106 Agreements) or amendments to Planning consents previously issued.
Available for inspection at the Development Control Section, Glossop and current applications are available for inspection at the nearest Town or Parish Council Office to the proposed development where appropriate.
Details of applicants, the proposed development and the outcome of the applications pre-dating April 1974.
Available for inspection on request from Customer Service Centres.
Planning files for areas of land where there has been a development or proposed development, inquiry or investigation dating back approximately ten years although some files can hold information that is much older.
Available for inspection on request from Customer Service Centres.
Details of tree preservation orders including applications to carry out works to trees.
Available for inspection on request from Customer Service Centres.
8. Local Development Scheme (including all of the planning policy documents contained within it)
The Council publishes a schedule of all of its planning policy documents, what they relate to and, if not already published, when they are programmed to come into operation.
This schedule (the Local Development Scheme) and all of the planning policy documents (the adopted Development Plan and documents relating to the new Local Development Framework) are all available on our website or for inspection or purchase from Customer Service Centres. Click here to view.
This sets out how the Council will consult the public and stakeholders in formulating planning policy.
It is formally part of the Local Development Scheme and is available on our website or for inspection or purchase from Customer Service Centres. Click here to view.
This is a database of all the stakeholders, organisations, groups and individuals which the Council consults in formulating its planning policy.
It is available for inspection at Customer Service Centres.
This lists all of the documents currently undergoing consultation and (if viewed on our website) links to the documents should you wish to make a representation
It is available on our website or for inspection at Customer Service Centres. Click here to view.
The Monitoring Reports are published annually and measure the performance of the Council's adopted planning policies. The section also complies various databases including the National Land Use Database and the Housing Land Availability schedule (detail of commitments, completions and valid consents in relation to it)
The Annual Monitoring Reports are formally part of the Local development Scheme and are available on our website or for inspection or purchase from Customer Service Centres. The supporting information and other databases are available for inspection at the Planning Policy & Design Section, Glossop Municipal Buildings. Click here to view.
The Council invites representations from stakeholders and members of the public when it is carrying out a consultation exercise relating to a proposed planning policy document. In acknowledging receipt of a representation, the Council makes it clear that the correspondence is to be placed on a file that is available for public inspection unless there is a specific request for it not to be. With the exception of the latter category, all representations are available for inspection at Customer Service Centres.
Information on population, economic and social characteristics in High Peak, derived from the census.
Available for inspection at Customer Service Centres
Available by arrangement from Customer Service Centres
Please note there is a specific charge for this information.
Although these are published by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (shortly to be published by English Heritage), those relevant lists to High Peak are available for inspection at Customer Service Centres. Work is underway to have these published on our website.
Although this is published by English Heritage, the entries relevant to High Peak are available on our website or for inspection at Customer Service Centres. Click here to view.
Although this is published by English Heritage, the entries relevant to High Peak area available for inspection at Customer Service Centres. Work is underway to have them published on our website.
Available on our website or for inspection at Customer Service Centres
These have been produced so as to set out in detail why a particular locality has been designated as a conservation area. Not all conservation areas have character appraisals published but those that have been are available on our website or for inspection at Customer Service Centres. Click here to view.
These have been produced so as to establish a detailed assessment of significance for particularly complex listed buildings or significant listed buildings in Council ownership. Those that have been produced are available on our website or for inspection at Customer Service Centres. Click here to view.
The Council invites representations from stakeholders and members of the public when it is carrying out a consultation exercise relating to a proposed conservation policy document. In acknowledging receipt of a representation, the Council makes it clear that the correspondence is to be placed on a file that is available for public inspection unless there is a specific request for it not to be. With the exception of the latter category, all representations are available for inspection at Customer Service Centres.
The Council has removed normal permitted development rights in some of its conservation areas in order to be able to control some categories of development and therefore protect the special architectural or historic character of the area. Permitted development relates to works that are categorised as "development" under the planning legislation but have been granted a general consent by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. An Article 4 Direction is the formal procedure for removing categories of permitted development.
Details of the Article 4 Directions are available for inspection at Customer Service Centres.
The Council runs various grant scheme, often in association with English Heritage or the Heritage Lottery Fund. Details of these can be found here.
A record of all the grants given is available for inspection at Customer Service Centres.
The Council publishes design guidance from time to time. This is available on our website or for inspection or purchase from Customer Service Centres. Click here to view.
A register under section 56 of the Building Act 1984 containing initial notices, plan certificates and final certificates submitted by other Building Control Bodies.
Available for inspection at Customer Service Centres.
Performance indicators figures for plan vetting within 15 days of validation of the application and a same day response to inspection requests made before 10.30am.
Available for inspection at Customer Service Centres.
This category includes the Estates, Legal, Technical and Personnel sections of the Council, and covers the information that each make available to the public. These sections are called Support Services as they help the other services listed here to undertake their duties and responsibilities.
Where no charge is indicated, this information will be available to the Public as a paper copy upon payment of the Council's usual fee for providing copies of documents. Where the information is to be made available on the payment of a specific charge, the current charging level can be obtained from Customer Service Centres. Leaflets, application forms and information packs are generally available for no charge.
Details of Council Bye-laws that are still in existence for High Peak Borough Council, and the old Glossop and Buxton Boroughs.
Available to inspect at the Legal Section at Chinley offices by appointment.
Current job opportunities at High Peak Borough Council.
Available on the Website.
Details of all land and property owned by the Council.
Available on request from the Estates Section at Chapel-en-le-Frith.
A register containing details of the location, type and condition of asbestos products within the Council's public buildings.
Available for inspection at the Customer Service Centres.
Assessment's of the ease of access to facilities and services within Council buildings for disabled persons.
Available on request from Customer Service Centres.