Open Data andTransparency

About Data Transparency

In October 2011 the Department for Communities and Local Government published the Code of Recommended Practice for Local Authorities on Data Transparency. This code explains the necessity and principles behind the publication of public information and specifies the range of datasets that should be included for publication, including senior officers salaries and Council monthly expenditure.

How is South Lakeland District Council publishing open data?

South Lakeland District Council is committed to open data and transparency. We wil make non-personal information that we hold freely available to everyone in a format that can be reused. The data we publish  on this page can be used by anyone. If you wish to use this data you do not need to ask for permission to do so, but you will have to agree to the terms of the Open Government License for Public Sector Information.

What categories of data are available?

There are range of data types available on this webpage. The information has been divided into five categories; Finance data that includes monthly expenditure and senior employee salaries; Staff data including number of employees and organsiational structure.Members and Democracy data which includes meeting timetables and committee minutes; Performance data showing how the Council is performing against corporate targets; Community data that includes current and previous surveys and consultations and press releases.

Finance Data

• Monthly Expenditure over £500.
• The pay multiple between the highest paid salary and the median salary is 5.1.
• Senior officers' salaries.
• Contracts and tenders with the private sector.

Staff Data

• How the Council is structured
• Pay grade chart.
• Staff attendance data - For 2011/2012
• Workforce Information.

Members and Democracy

• Democratic Structure.
• Timetable of Council meetings.
• Committee minutes.
• Register of Members Interests.

Performance Data

• Corporate Plan and performance reports.
• Findings from internal and external audits.
• Details of Council carbon reduction and energy usage.

Community Data

• Surveys and consultations undertaken by the Council.
• Location of Council assets throughout South Lakeland.
• Grants paid the voluntary and social enterprise sectors.
• Press releases.
• The most common Freedom of Information requests.

Contact Information

If you have any queries about this page please phone 0845 050 4434.or e-mail info@southlakeland.gov.uk