The County Council has adopted the Information Commissioner’s Model Publication Scheme [PDF] .

The aim of the Model Publication Scheme is to describe the classes of information that we routinely publish and also to assist you in seeking information. We have broken down our information into categories to help narrow down your search. Please see our Guide to Information [PDF 450KB] .

Alternately you can search our website using the search engine, the A-Z or the links on the homepage.

The way we publish information

We are committed to electronic-government (e-government) which involves the increasing electronic provision of information. Much of our current information is electronically available and can be accessed without charge from our website. Over time we will make more of our information electronically available.

Where publications are produced in paper format or “hard copy”, or are only available for inspection, contact details should be available through the Publication Scheme.

If you have any problems you should contact the Customer Service Centre on 08449 80 80 80 or e-mail enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk. They should be able to put you in touch with the right department.

If you would rather have paper copies of documents, you should contact the relevant department via the Customer Service Centre. This also applies if you require audio tapes, Braille copies and translations of some information; we will do our best to get the information to you in the format you need.

The cost of documents

Publications available on our website are free to copy. Where there are charges we indicate that and highlight which documents there is a charge for. Please see our Schedule of Charges [PDF 65KB] .

Comments and complaints

Should you wish to make a comment or suggestion or register a complaint about the Publication Scheme then you should write to the:

• Corporate Complaints Manager
  Nottinghamshire County Council
  County Hall
  West Bridgford
  Nottingham
  NG2 7QP.

Media enquiries

Any media queries about the scheme or the Freedom of Information Act generally should be directed to our Corporate Communications section:

• E-mail: corporate.communications@nottscc.gov.uk.
• Tel: 0115 977 3379
• Fax: 0115 977 2421

Freedom of Information Act requests

It may be that there is information that you are seeking which is not contained in our Publication Scheme. If you cannot find the information you need through our website or the Publication Scheme you can write to us to request the information.

Data Protection Act requests

You have the right to ask about information that the County Council holds on you under the Data Protection Act 1998. You should direct your written request to:

• Data Protection Officer
  Nottinghamshire County Council
  County Hall
  West Bridgford
  Nottingham
  NG2 7QP.

Information Commissioner

The authority that is responsible for overseeing and enforcing the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 is called the Information Commissioner. You will find useful advice and guidance about your rights and our responsibilities on their website www.ico.gov.uk.

The address you can write to is:

• Information Commissioner
  Wycliffe House
  Water Lane
  Wilmslow
  Cheshire
  SK9 5AF.