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Introduction to the Publication Scheme

This Publication Scheme has been drawn up by the Council to meet its obligations under The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Stirling Council recognises that there is a great deal of public interest in the information it holds and promotes the values of openness and transparency. The Council has committed to open communication as this extract from its Values shows:

  • Make access to the Council as easy as possible, to listen and respond
  • Encourage and enable communities to fully participate in the decision-making process
  • Encourage open communication and working together across services and with other organisations to achieve the best results.

The Council’s existing Talkback comments, complaints and suggestions scheme commits every individual in the organisation to take responsibility for public enquiries.  It commits Services to respond to enquiries within 15 days.  The Freedom of Information Act promotes even greater access to information and Stirling Council welcomes this.