Committee meeting minutes

Request the minutes of a specific committee over a date range.

Public bodies make many decisions through committees. Minutes record what was discussed and decided. Some are published routinely, but others, particularly internal working groups or sub-committees, may not be.

Dear [AUTHORITY NAME], I am writing to request the following information: The minutes of all meetings of [COMMITTEE NAME] held between [START DATE] and [END DATE], including any appendices or papers circulated with the minutes. I would prefer to receive this by email. Yours faithfully, [YOUR NAME]
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Who to send it to#

The public authority that runs the committee. For council committees, write to the council. You can find the right authority in the Commissioner’s directory of Scottish public authorities. You can also send your request through WhatDoTheyKnow, which publishes responses online.

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Tips#

  • Name the committee exactly as the authority calls it. Check their website for the correct title.
  • Ask for papers circulated with the minutes, as these often contain the detail behind agenda items.
  • If the committee is confidential, the authority may redact some content but should still provide the minutes themselves.