Publication scheme

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 requires public authorities, like Colchester City Council, to adopt and maintain a publication scheme. This publication scheme shows what information will be routinely published us.

Before making a Freedom of Information request, use the Council's data to find the information you want. The Council's data holds a range of Council databases and information to view and download in accordance with the Local Government Transparency Code and other publication requirements. 

Information routinely published by the Council

• Council spending over £500
• Council directorate structure
• Election results and returning officer election fees
• Financial statements and budgets
• Councillor allowances and officer pay policies
• Strategies and business plans for services provided by the Council
• Audits and inspections
• Information on the Council's decision-making process and how the Council works
• Policies and procedures for conducting council business
• Policies and procedures about the recruitment and employment of staff
• Public registers and asset registers
• Electoral registers and disclosure logs