July 2013 - Graffham Parish News

Graffham Parish CouncilFreedom of InformationAll Parish Councils are obliged to advise their parishioners about arange of Information relating to the Council so that individualparishioners can access information as required.Graffham Parish Council will be putting comprehensive informationon its website [www.graffham.info] shortly. It is recognised that noteveryone has access to the web so additional information will beposted on the main noticeboard outside the Empire Hall.The categories of information involved comes under the followingheadings;1. Who we are and what we do2. What we spend and how we spend it3. What our priorities are and how we are doing4. How we make decisions5. Our policies and procedures6. Lists and registers7. The services we offerMartin BuckleyFreedom of Information OfficerBroadbandWest Sussex Better Connected ProjectGraffham Parish Council has made an enquiry to the West SussexBetter Connected Project and it has been confirmed that Graffhamis within the intervention area eligible for funding by the project.The aim of the West Sussex Better Connected Project reflects thecentral government ambition to ensure that with a combination ofcommercial (private) and public funding, 90% of premises acrossthe country have access to “superfast” NGA broadband (24Mbpsand above) with the remaining 10% having access to speeds ofbetween 2Mbps and 24Mbps.10