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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364 disclosures

  1. Freedom of Information Request: Simpler Recycling Kerbside Collection of Plastic Plant Pots

    2. If yes, how long has your authority been collecting non-black plastic plant pots for recycling?

    3. If no, does your authority intend to begin collecting non-black plastic plant pots?

    (Yes / No)

    * If yes, please provide the expected timeline for implementation.

    1. What waste collection or waste management contractor(s) does your authority use for kerbside recycling services?

    Published: 11 May 2026

  2. 89 FEATHERSTONE ROAD, BOULTON MOOR, DERBY, DE24 5DF (00825746)

    Please would you provide information in relation to the Con29R questions on the following property (plan attached):

    89 FEATHERSTONE ROAD

    BOULTON MOOR

    DERBY

    DE24 5DF

    We would need answers for the following questions please:

    • 3.7b-d, & f

    • 3.13a-c

    This is a freedom of information request under the provisions of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

    Published: 11 May 2026

  3. EIR REQUEST OUTSTANDING STATUTORY NOTICES 79-212630 59 Mulberry Way, Aston-On-Trent, Derby, DE72 2DS

    Please could I request a search into Q3.7 Outstanding Statutory Notices regarding the above property.

    Q3.7 regards to the following:

    " Do any statutory notices which relate to the following matters subsist in relation to the property other than those revealed in a response to any other enquiry in this form?

    1. Building works

    2. Environment

    3. Health and safety

    4. Housing

    5. Highways

    6. Public health

    7. Flood and coastal erosion risk management"

    Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any further information.

    I have attached a location plan for your reference.

    Published: 11 May 2026

  4. Con29R information for PLOT 39 DEERWWOOD FOLD, 2 MUSTANG DRIVE, HILTON, DERBY, DE65 5SH (00826189)

    DERBY

    DE65 5SH

    We would need answers for the following questions please:

    • 3.7b-d, & f

    • 3.13a-c

    This is a freedom of information request under the provisions of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

    Published: 11 May 2026

  5. Bacs system

    1.The name of the software system(s) currently used to facilitate BACS payments.

    2. The contract end date(s) and/or next renewal date(s) for the above system(s).

    3. Is there the option to extend beyond the renewal date, and if so, for how long?

    4. The current annual contract value paid by the Council for this software (excluding VAT).

    *

    If the exact figure is exempt, please provide the value within a cost band or range.

    5. The platform(s) or website(s) the Council uses to advertise tenders for financial or payments-related software contracts (for example: Contracts Finder, Find a Tender Service, or the Council’s procurement portal).

    6. The job title, team name, or generic departmental contact details (e.g. a shared inbox) for the role responsible for managing or renewing this contract.

    Published: 11 May 2026

  6. FOI Request

    1. The name and job title of the officer responsible for the management of taxi licensing within your authority, along with their contact telephone number and email address.

    2. Details of the system currently used to administer taxi licensing, including:

    * The name of the software or platform used, or confirmation if applications are managed using alternative methods (such as Word, Excel, PDF, or GOV.UK<https://eu-west-1.protection.sophos.com?d=gov.uk&u=aHR0cDovL2dvdi51ay8=&i=Njg3ZmMxMzI1YTc0YWUxZmRjZGI0MjRl&t=ejZCYjhMMDh6ckF5UTNIZEF5WDZLUkF3ZHp5dEo1bFB1dDFOZDVoUTFFVT0=&h=11822c2369394450bfbfb191ca2cb69c&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVZhoGJ2EfbFqxJFrkOrecABKcMSwADt-hzolum3XDbmNg>)

    * Contract start date and end date

    * Contract length

    * Contract value, where this information is held

    I would be grateful if you could confirm receipt of this request. I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe of 20 working days.

    Published: 29 April 2026

  7. FOI Request - Council Internet Use

    I am writing to obtain information about the use of council computers and internet services. Please provide me with the following information for the previous three financial years (2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25):

    * The number of times council computers or internet services were used to access Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney + in each of the requested years.

    * The total number of search requests made for adult content websites on council computers or internet services. If this is too broad, please amend the search for any website containing the words ‘pornography’, ‘porn’ or ‘XXX’ in the URL, in each of the requested years.

    Please note, by ‘council computers’ I mean all council owned or leased devices (laptops, desktops, mobile phones etc) used by council staff. Please include the requested data regardless of whether the search / use took place on council property.

    By ‘internet services’ I am referring to any council funded internet services, whether in the council offices or at remote working staff locations.

    If it is not possible to provide the information requested due to the information exceeding the cost of compliance limits identified in Section 12, please provide advice and assistance, under the Section 16 obligations of the Act, as to how I can refine my request.

    Published: 28 April 2026

  8. Cyber Security breaches

    1. The number of cyber security breaches that have being identified that were found to be a result of a malicious threat actor (i.e. not accidental data breach)


    2. The breakdown in high-level causes of these breaches as identified by cyber security incident response teams (CSIRTs), for example (but not limited to) unpatched software/hardware, lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA), leaked user credentials, lack of in-transit encryption, etc


    3. The number of breaches that occurred that were attributed to a previously known vulnerability to the organisations hardware, software, policies, or processes, for example where system was known to be at risk due to being unpatched or out of support, or security controls were recommended but not enforced, and was defined within the resulting incident response report.


    4. The estimated combined costs incurred as a result of cyber security breaches defined in request number one in each year.

    Published: 28 April 2026

  9. Usage of Artifical Intelligence within Councils (FOI)

    Under the Freedom of Information Act (2000), I would like to request the following information regarding usage of Artificial Intelligence within your councils' services:

    Tools and Implementation

    A. Does your organization utilize any form of Artificial Intelligence or automated systems within its operations?

    B. If yes, please list specific tools, programs or platforms in use and identify which service areas they are deployed in. (E.g., social care, housing, customer services).

    C. Are any artificial intelligence tools being piloted, please provide brief details of its purpose, timeline and evaluation criteria if so.

    D. Do you have any AI tools specifically used for social care, housing services, bin routes or housing services?

    Efficiency & Impact

    A. Has use of AI boosted efficiency within your organization?

    B. Has there been any formal or informal measurement of time saved, and efficiency gained because of artificial implementation? If so, please provide the findings.

    C. Can you identify specific areas where it has worked well?

    D. How much of the staff within your organization has access to AI tools?

    Governance & Policy

    A. Do you have a formal AI strategy, policy or governance board in place? If so, please provide a copy or a link to it.

    B. Is a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) or any similar procedure required before any AI tool is deployed?

    C. Has an Equality Impact Assessment been completed for any AI tools in use?

    D. Do you require human oversight for AI-assisted outputs or decisions? Please describe how this is enforced.

    E. Is there a designated individual or team responsible for AI oversight within your organization?

    Ethics & Privacy

    A. How have ethical risks such as bias, or privacy been addressed in the usage of AI within your organization?

    B. How do you address risks of bias, particularly in services affecting vulnerable groups such as children, elderly residents, or benefit claimants?

    C. Are residents informed when AI has been involved within decisions or communications affecting them? If so, how?

    Staff & Culture

    A. Has your organization provided training or guidance regarding the usage of AI tools?

    B. How have staff concerns around AI, such as job displacement been addressed?

    Future Plans

    A. Are there any AI tools, pilots or strategies planned for the next 12-24 months? If yes, please provide detail.

    Published: 28 April 2026

  10. Surveillance and Facial Recognition

    I am writing to request the following documents under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, relating to the council's CCTV infrastructure and any use of artificial intelligence or facial recognition technology.

    Please provide, for the period 1 January 2023 to the date of this request:

    1. Any Cabinet or committee reports concerning the procurement, deployment, or proposed deployment of AI-assisted CCTV cameras or facial recognition technology (live or retrospective) in public spaces.

    2. Any Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) completed or in progress in relation to facial recognition technology or AI-assisted surveillance systems.

    3. Any agreements, memoranda of understanding, or data-sharing arrangements between the council and police forces relating to facial recognition technology or CCTV footage.

    Published: 28 April 2026