Agenda item

Mayor Dave Hodgson, introduced the item, setting out the proposed work areas to be undertaken within the data and transparency programme in 2018-19.

In the discussion which followed, members made the following points:

·         Members were advised that LG Inform held a lot of data on local authorities, which would allow councils to compare themselves to others.

·         There was a discussion around GDPR and where this would apply. It was suggested that the sector could work together on this issue, encouraging councils to share their materials.

·         The Information Commissioner’s Office were in the process of updating their information for councillors on GDPR.

Decision:

1.     Members noted the report and fed back as outlined above.

Action:

1.    Officers to proceed with work as outlined above.