Will I have to pay for re-use information?

You may have to pay. We can charge for allowing re-use, but we are not allowed to charge more than it costs us to provide the information, other than allowing a reasonable return on our investment.

You will be advised in advance of any charges. If you ask, we will provide a breakdown of how charges have been calculated. If you ask, we can provide a breakdown of how charges have been calculated.

Some information may be re-used in certain circumstances, free of charge.

Charges may be made for copying and postage.

Charges for materials:

  • Photocopying (black & white): 10p a sheet (A4)
  • Printing out (black & white): 10p a sheet (A4)
  • Photocopying (colour): 25p a sheet (A4)
  • CDs (if the information is already held electronically): 10p per CD
  • Converting to electronic format: Depends on costs charged to the Council.

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