Find out about the type of information we hold, how to access this information and any charges that may apply.
The publication scheme sets out the categories of information that we publish and it explains how to access that information.
This publication scheme is not a list of individual publications, but is a description of the classes or types of information that we are committed to publishing.
Not all information we hold or publish is shown in our publication scheme. Contact the Freedom of Information team to request access to any information that is not regularly published.
The types of information are shown below:
All candidate spending returns for all elections held within North Yorkshire are held either by the Proper Officer or the Returning Officer for the election. We keep spending returns for two years, starting from the date we receive the return. During that time, the public can inspect copies for free. Copies of the spending returns, declarations, and other accompanying documents available to anybody who asks for a fee of 20 pence per side of paper.
You should contact us to ask inspect or obtain copies of any candidates spending returns. State the date of the election, the electoral area name, the name of the candidate and what you require (returns form, declarations, other accompanying documents such as receipts) as part of your request.
Further guidance on election spending returns (Electoral Commission).
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