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These web pages provide a quick way to find out about the Publication Scheme for RBFRS. Use the various links to navigate to the relevant sections for further information.

Publication Scheme (Freedom of Information)
You may find what you need listed under the Quick Links section, otherwise read on.

These web pages indicate the kind of information which the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) expects to be available for a public body such as the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service), as defined in the “Definition Document for Joint Authorities and Boards in Part II of Schedule I of the Freedom of Information Act 2000”.

ICO would expect this information to be made available unless:
  • The information is not held
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  • The information is exempt under one of the FOI (Freedom of Information) exemptions or Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) exceptions, or its release is prohibited under another statute
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  • The information is archived, out of date or otherwise inaccessible
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  • It would be impractical or resource-intensive to prepare the material for routine release
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The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) has a legal commitment to the publication scheme, and the scheme advises that as much information as possible is provided on a routine basis.

The following sections indicate the current availability of RBFA and Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue information made available under this publication scheme.

Read on to find out more, or use the Quick Links sections to navigate to a section of interest.
1. Who We Are and What We Do
Use the following links to find out more. This class of information includes organisational information, structures, locations and contacts. Information available expected for the current year only.
2. What We Spend and How We Spend It
Use the following links to find out more. This class of information includes fincancial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, procurement, contracts and financial audit. Information available is expected for a minimum of the current and previous two financial years.
3. What Our Priorities Are and How We Are Doing
Use the following links to find out more. This class of information includes strategies and plans, performance indicators, audits, inspections and reviews. Information available is expected for a minimum of the current and previous two years.
4. How We Make Decisions
Use the following links to find out more. This class of information includes decision making processes and records of decisions. Information available is expected for a minimum of the current and previous two years.
5. Our Policies and Procedures
Use the following links to find out more. This class of information includes current written protocols, policies and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities. Information available is expected for the current year only.
6. Lists and Registers
Use the following links to find out more. This class of information includes lists and registers. Information available is expected for only any currently maintained lists and registers.
7. The Services We Offer
Use the following links to find out more. This class of information includes information about the services we offer, including leaflets, guidance and newsletters. Information available is expected for the current year and forms an extension of the first class (Who We Are and What We Do).

Quick Links
Use these links to find out more.
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