Friday, September 05, 2008

FoI data released after Larne council review - Larne Today

FoI data released after Larne council review - Larne Today

Friday, September 05, 2008

9:10 AM

FoI data released after Larne council review

 

Published Date:

04 September 2008

By Stephen Kernohan

 

LARNE Borough Council has acceded to a Freedom of Information request for financial details of the local authority's website.

 

Smiley Buildings has also reviewed its Freedom of Information procedures and put new controls in place.

 

We reported last week that internet applicant Nick McBride had lodged a formal complaint with the council, following its refusal to release all the information he had requested.

 

Mr McBride wanted a breakdown of costs for creating, developing and maintaining the site, as well as the identity of the council's external provider and an estimate of the cost of staff time.

Full Article:  <http://www.larnetimes.co.uk/news/FoI-data-released-after-Larne.4451010.jp>