Summary
A rule passed less than a year ago forced staff to track every public information request minute-by-minute against an annual cap. It never actually limited anyone, so the council quietly repealed it to cut the paperwork.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Saves staff time previously spent logging every records request against a running tally.
✅Who benefits
Residents who request police reports and other public documents — fewer hoops, faster service.
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