Re-use of Public Sector Information

On 1 July 2005 the Re-use of Public Sector Information (PSI) Regulations 2005 SI 2005 No. 1515 came into force. This provides a framework for Public Authorities to allow others to re-use its information.

Here is a list of applications already approved or declined by Carlisle City Council.

List of Licence applications PDF (26.5kb) - last updated - 17 January 2007.

'Re-use' means using the information for a purpose other than the purpose for which the document was originally produced. This could include a commercial purpose.

FAQs

• What is the relationship between these regulations and other access to information legislation?
• How do I make a request to re-use information?
• How can I re-use Council information for free?
• Does the Council have to respond within a set time?
• Will I always be granted permission to re-use documents?
• Will I be told why you have refused to let me re-use the information?
• How will The Council process requests for re-use?
• Will I be able to re-use information in any way I choose?
• What happens if someone else wants to re-use the same information?
• Will I have to pay for re-use information?
• What happens if I'm not happy with how you have handled my request?
• What happens if I'm not happy with how Office of PSI have dealt with my complaint?

List of Main documents available for reuse

Enquirers are directed in the first instance to the Council's Publication Scheme, which is currently under review. Not every document covered by each class will be available. However the available documents will be included in one or other of the classes.