Charging for Information

We try to give most information for free. We will only charge if:

• the law requires a fee
• the information is more than 50 A4 pages (charged at £0.10 per sheet). Copies under £5 are free.

You cannot split your request into smaller parts to avoid the cost. If we need to charge, we will contact you first.

Types of Charges

Priced publications

• If the information is in a publication for sale, we will give details of the cost and where to buy it.

Photocopying, printing and postage

• If we can provide the information by photocopy or computer printout, we may charge for printing, postage, and a small admin fee.
• This includes copies of public registers or the Council’s internal guidance.

Current Charges

• A4 10p per sheet
• A3 20p per sheet
• A2 £2 per drawing
• A1 £5 per drawing
• A0 £5 per drawing

We can make reasonable charges under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

Other Information

• There is no charge if a request is refused or if you appeal a refusal.
• If we charge for staff time, the rate is £25 per hour per officer.
• You do not pay VAT for Freedom of Information requests.
• Charges may be waived if appropriate.

Copyright

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council owns the copyright for the information we produce.
If you want to reuse or copy it, for business or other purposes, you must get written approval from the Office of the Chief Executive.