Open data notes

Part of: Local government and transparency code

Contents

Use this page to understand the terms used in our datasets, why some information is withheld and where to find more detail.

Council procurement

Trafford works with neighbouring councils through the shared STAR Procurement service.

We publish the following datasets:

Definitions

Contract:
A legally binding agreement with a supplier to provide goods, services or works.

Framework agreement:
Sets the terms, such as price and quality, under which specific purchases can be made during the agreement period.

Dynamic purchasing system (DPS):
An electronic system used for commonly bought goods and services.

Invitations to tender:
Opportunities to bid for contracts valued above £5,000.
 

Redactions

Some information in our datasets is removed for legal or security reasons. This can include:

  • Personal data where disclosure could identify an individual in their private life
  • Commercially sensitive information where disclosure could harm a company’s interests or where the information was provided in confidence
  • Information where disclosure could compromise security, health and safety or crime prevention

Further information

Information on supplying to the Council, and current contract details, is available on the STAR Procurement website.

If you have a question about our procurement data, email: data.protection@trafford.gov.uk

Public Health Funerals and Treasury Solicitor referrals

Under the Public Health Control of Disease Act 1984, the Council arranges funerals for residents who die outside hospital when no relatives can be found or where relatives are unable or unwilling to pay.

We do not publish details of these funerals. Relevant cases may be referred to the Government Legal Department and listed on the Bona Vacantia website.

Why we do not publish personal details

We withhold personal details of the deceased in line with the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Section 31(1)(a) Law Enforcement: prevention and detection of crime

Disclosure of an address may risk the unoccupied property being targeted for burglary, fraud or arson.

Section 40(1) Personal Data

Disclosure would breach the data protection principles in Article 5 of the UK GDPR, particularly the requirement to process personal data lawfully, fairly and transparently.

Section 40(2) Third Party Personal Data

Although the UK GDPR does not apply to deceased individuals, disclosure may affect the privacy rights of living individuals, including next of kin or associated persons.

Section 41 Information Provided in Confidence

Some details, such as addresses or the circumstances of death, were provided in confidence. Disclosure would represent an actionable breach of confidence.

Senior structure and salaries

The Transparency Code requires local authorities to publish an organisation chart that covers staff in the top three levels of the organisation where the salary is £50,000 or above.

What we publish

Our published chart includes:

  • The top four levels of substantive roles employed by the Council that are senior manager grade or Soulbury equivalent
  • Any role at level 3 below senior manager grade where the salary is over £50,000, in line with the Transparency Code
  • Level 4 roles only where officers below senior manager grade are present in that part of the organisation

Where a post includes a market supplement payment, honorarium or acting-up payment, this is reflected in the £5,000 remuneration bracket but is not included in the maximum salary for the grade.

Related financial information

The number of employees with remuneration of at least £50,000, listed in £5,000 brackets, is published in our Statement of Accounts.

From 2023/24 onwards, the table within Note 37 Officers' Remuneration no longer includes Senior Officers, as this information is now published separately within the same note.