Freedom of Information Disclosure Log

Date:
18th January 2021

Request:
Requesting information held by Helston Town Council on behalf of the Downsland Trust in relation to:
* any discussions and / or arrangements to sell land at Hospital Cross; and

* any dealing in relation to the former Budgens buildings at the Parade.

Response:

Provided with hard copies of emails on Town Council email accounts in relation to the above matters.

The emails were redacted to remove details of individuals which who were not in the public domain to comply with data protection information. Information regarding an outside organisation which was not relevant to the request was also redacted. 

The information in Councillors emails included two emails containing legal advice from the Helston Downsland Trust’s solicitor which is exempt from the Freedom of Information request as legal professional privilege (Section 42 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000).

Date:
5th August 2021

Request:
1. What is the legal basis for the Council’s published policy of not allowing UAS/UAV/drones to fly “above council land" without permission from the Council? Are any UAS Geographical Zones or other types of restricted airspace in force, in accordance with Civil Aviation Authority regulations as set out in CAP 722C UAS Airspace Restrictions Guidance and Policy?
2. Is the Council reviewing its policy to bring it into line with current UK legislation, especially with regard to drones that have a mass of less than 250g?
3. Can you finally advise if these have been reviewed in relation to CAP722C published by the Civil Aviation Authority in December 2020

Response:
Helston Town Council does not currently have a policy regarding the use of drones on Council land and therefore is unable to answer any questions relating to the flying of drones.

Date:
5th October 2021

Request:
Request for a copy of all correspondence to West Country Bylines since 1st January 2021 on the subject of the hospital cross development or in relation to the Helston Downsland Trust.

Response:
A hard copy of correspondence between the Town Clerk and West Country Bylines regarding a misquote in their article regarding the Hospital Cross Development was provided.  No other correspondence existed between the Town Council either as the corporate body or individual Helston Town Councillors on the subject of the Hospital Cross development or anything relating to the Downsland Trust. 

Date:
19th March 2023

Request:
I would like to request a detailed breakdown of the new budget set for the 2023/24 Council Tax breakdown similar to that provided by Falmouth Town Council available through the Cornwall Council website.

Response:
Detailed Budget Report Provided

Associated Documents:
Detailed Budget Report