Freedom of information (FOI) releases from South Derbyshire District Council

This is a disclosure log of South Derbyshire District Council's responses to freedom of information (FOI) or environmental information regulations (EIR) requests that might be of wider public interest.

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338 disclosures

  1. Freedom of Information request - Repayment of S106 Contributions

    With regard to residential developments, and focusing on contributions and expenditure, we would kindly request your assistance in supplying the information below.

    For Section 106 documents signed between 1st January 2010 and 31st December 2014 please can you supply the following:

    a) That S106 contributions were received 

    b) all monies unspent/unexpended 

    c) all monies uncommitted 

    d) all corresponding planning references numbers 

    e) any funds that have been returned to the payee

    f) any money sat in account where claw back clause has expired

    Published: 17 March 2026

  2. Community Asset Transfer / Asset Transfer Requests / Asset Devolution

    For the purposes of this request, “Community Asset Transfer (CAT)” includes Asset Transfer Requests, devolution arrangements and similar processes for transferring or delegating management of public assets to community organisations such as charities, community groups, social enterprises, parish or town councils or similar locally governed bodies.

    1. Does the authority operate a formal CAT process?

    (Yes / No / Under consideration)

    2. How many asset transfers to community organisations completed during the financial year 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026?

    3. Approximately how many assets are currently identified by the authority as potentially suitable for CAT?

    4. Is the authority currently undertaking or planning a proactive CAT process (beyond responding to individual requests from community organisations)?

    (Yes / No / Under consideration)

    5. Does the authority have a dedicated officer or team responsible for CAT programmes?

    (Yes / No / Under consideration)

    If the authority does not hold this information centrally, an approximate figure is sufficient.

    Published: 17 March 2026

  3. Freedom of Information - Food Safety Officer

    I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

    I would like to request the following information:

    Please would you provide job title/s, salary grade, and salary range for your Food Safety Officer Role/s as of 1 April 2025. Please include any Market Forces Allowances and confirm if it is a temporary or a permanent allowance and if it included in the salary stated or paid in addition to salary.

    Job Title

    Comparable job title

    Grade

    Salary range

    From To

    Market Forces allowance

    Permanent or Temporary Allowance

    Other Allowances

    Notes

    Food Safety Officer

    Published: 17 March 2026

  4. Freedom of Information request - Solar panels and EPC

    A) What is the total number of residential houses and flats that this local authority currently owns or rents?
    B) How many of this local authority’s owned or rented homes are currently fitted with solar panels or other solar technology?
    C) How many of this local authority’s owned or rented homes currently score an EPC rating of D, E, F or G?

    Published: 12 March 2026

  5. Freedom of Information Act - Request for Information

    I am writing to make a formal request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

    Please provide the following information:

    Electrical Testing – EICR, PAT, Emergency lighting, and Lightning protection services

    * Current Contract Status: Start and end dates of the current contracts.

    * Specific department or person responsible for managing these contracts

    * Contract Scope: A general overview of the services covered, such as routine inspections, testing (e.g., to BS EN 62305 standards), and remedial repairs.

    This information will enable us to understand your current service schedule and prepare effectively for any future tender or renewal opportunities.

    If any part of this request is too wide or unclear, I would be grateful if you would contact me as I understand that under Section 16 of the Act, you are required to advise and assist requesters.

    Published: 11 March 2026

  6. FOI request: Council Tax Support/Reduction in South Derbyshire from April 2026

    1) If you have made any changes for 2026/27 compared to the scheme you operated in 2025/26, please could you identify those changes.
    Please indicate if any of the thresholds or the method of calculation of income used in your income-band/income-grid scheme have changed.

    (2) Will the transitional element of universal credit be disregarded when assessing income for CTR/CTS purposes? ( Our records indicate that for 2025/26 you effectively disregarded UC transitional element by including the UC transitional element as part of the CTR applicable amount. )

    Published: 10 March 2026

  7. Freedom of Information Request – Energy Consumption and Costs

    I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

    Please could you provide the following information relating to your organisation’s energy usage:

    1. Copies of electricity and gas bills (or a summary equivalent) for the most recent 12-month period available.

    2. Total annual electricity consumption (kWh) for the same period.

    3. Total annual gas consumption (kWh) for the same period.

    4. Total annual cost (?) for electricity and gas, separately if available.

    5. The name of your current energy supplier(s).

    6. The contract end date(s) for electricity and gas supply.

    If providing copies of bills is not possible, a summary of the above information in spreadsheet or PDF format would be sufficient.

    Published: 9 March 2026

  8. Byelaws, PSPOs and Policies Relating to Recreational Drone Use

    We are writing to make an information request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. We seek information regarding your authority’s regulations on the recreational use of drones from land under your jurisdiction.

    1. Do you have any byelaws that are used to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the recreational use of drones from land under your jurisdiction? If yes, please provide:

    a) The dates of each byelaw.

    b) A digital copy of the byelaws or a direct link to the specific document or webpage where the information can be accessed.

    2. Do you have any Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) that are used to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the recreational use of drones from land under your jurisdiction? If yes, please provide:

    a) The dates of each PSPO.

    b) The locations and areas these PSPOs cover.

    c) A digital copy of the PSPOs or a direct link to the specific document or webpage where the information can be accessed.

    3. Do you have any policies that are used to regulate, restrict, or prohibit the recreational use of drones from land under your jurisdiction? If yes, please provide:

    a) The dates of each policy.

    b) A digital copy of the policies or a direct link to the specific document or webpage where the information can be accessed.

    Published: 9 March 2026

  9. Freedom of Information Request – Digital, CRM & Web Team Structure

    Please treat this as a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

    To understand how your organisation structures and resources digital delivery, please provide the following concise information:

    1. Team Sizes & Structure

    For the following teams, please provide total FTEs and the number of managers vs staff:

    * CRM development

    * Web development

    * Web content

    * Digital/UX/Service Design

    * Business Analysts supporting CRM/digital

    * Integration team supporting CRM/Web integrations

    * CIO/Change/Transformation officers supporting CRM/digital/web

    Please also confirm:

    * Number of permanent vs temporary staff

    * Number of current vacancies

    2. Pay Bands

    For each of the above teams, please provide the salary band/grade used for recruitment.

    3. Remit

    For each team, please provide a short summary of responsibilities including websites managed including subsites and how many online forms the CRM supports.

    4. Costs

    Please provide:

    * Annual staffing budget for digital/CRM/web functions

    * Annual licence/support costs for CRM, website CMS and integration platforms

    5. Platforms Used

    Please confirm the CRM system, CMS platform, integration platform and online forms tools currently used.

    Published: 9 March 2026

  10. Freedom of Information Request – Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

    lease provide the following information relating to the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) currently used by South Derbyshire:
    ATS details

    * The name of the Applicant Tracking System currently in use:
    * The supplier/vendor of the system:
    Contract information

    * The start date of the current ATS contract:
    * The end date of the current ATS contract:
    * Any extension options included within the contract (if applicable):
    * Contract value (£):
    Future procurement

    * Whether the Council intends to re‑tender for the ATS at the end of the current contract:
    * If known, the anticipated timeframe for any future tender or procurement process:
    Contract ownership

    * The job title and department of the officer with primary responsibility for managing the current ATS contract:
    Procurement responsibility

    * The job title and department of the person primarily responsible for procurement of recruitment or HR systems within the Council:

    Published: 9 March 2026