Freedom of Information Publication Scheme

About the Publication Scheme

As part of our obligations under the Freedom of Information Act, the University produces a Publication Scheme which details the types of information the University routinely provides to the public and how the public may access the information. It includes things like what the University does, what it spends money on etc.

The purpose of the Publication Scheme is to assist the public in finding information held by public authorities and remove the requirement to make a formal request under the Freedom of Information Act.

The Scheme is based upon the model publication scheme developed by the Information Commissioner and adopted by all public sector organisations from 1 January 2009.

As part of the model, public authorities must produce a guide to the specific information they hold and which is contained within any of the scheme's seven classes. This document is intended to serve as that guide.

Access to the University's Publication Scheme is made without charge. The University does, however reserve the right to charge a fee for providing access to any of the information within each class, particularly if a large amount of hardcopy information is requested.

The University also has a designated member of staff responsible for Freedom of Information. Please contact the Head of Information Compliance & Policy, City University, London, EC1V 0HB. Tel: 0207 040 4000. Email FOI@city.ac.uk

Most information is available online, however in a few cases, information may only be available in hard copy. If you cannot find the information you are looking for and it falls under one of the headings outlined in the Scheme, please contact us using the details above and we will normally provide you with the information requested within 5 working days.

Information will not be provided where:

• we do not hold the information;
• the information is exempt under one of the FOI exemptions or Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) exceptions, or its release is prohibited under another statute;
• the information is archived, out of date or otherwise inaccessible; or,
• it would be impractical or resource-intensive to prepare the material for routine release

Please use the options below to help you to find information about the University: 

• Use the search facility to see if the information you require is available
• From the homepage browse for information by following the links 
• View our policies and regulations
• Use the site map to view an alphabetical list of information on the website

Feedback

It is important that this publication scheme meets your needs.  If you find the scheme difficult to understand, please let us know.  We also welcome suggestions as to how our scheme might be improved.  Any questions, comments or complaints about this scheme should be sent in writing to the Publication Scheme Co-ordinator below. 

Mr Andrew Kinglake

Head of Information Compliance & Policy

City University

Northampton Square

London

EC1V 0HB

If we are unable to resolve any complaint, you can complain to the Information Commissioner, the independent body who oversees the Freedom of Information Act:

Information Commissioner

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF 

Further information

More information about the Freedom of Information Act is available on the Information Commissioner?s website at: www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk