The Freedom of Information Act 2000 promotes an understanding of the work we undertake within the company and fosters a spirit of trust and co-operation with the public and other organisations by:
What is a Publication Scheme?
A publication scheme is a guide to the information that Solutions SK routinely publishes or intends to publish routinely in the future. The company is committed to a policy of open access to information under the Scheme. To do this we need to:
- Providing clear and timely information about the way we make our decisions, our policies and processes through our publication scheme.
- Dealing with individual requests for information by providing clear advice and assistance and handling requests promptly and effectively.
The term "publication" is not limited to information contained in a bound or printed form, it includes many different forms of producing information – web based information is as much a part of the publication scheme as a published leaflet. The company has a commitment to publish additional documents, which fall into existing classes and will introduce new classes of information from time to time.
Information not included in the Publication Scheme
The company is committed to including as much information in the Publication Scheme as it can. If you have searched the Publication Scheme and cannot find what you are looking for, you can make a request for the information.
Publication Scheme details
For more information or hard copies of these documents please contact the Business Systems Manager. There may be a charge for certain documents.
The following Sub-categories and Classes are available from the Business Systems Manager:
Business Systems Manager, Solutions SK, Enterprise House, Oakhurst Drive, Stockport, SK3 0XT Tel: 0161 474 5595, Email: systems@solutionssk.co.uk
Who we are and what we do - Sub-categories and Classes
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Company Board membership
- Company Management structure
The company operates from:
- Enterprise House, Enterprise House, Oakhurst Drive, Stockport, SK3 0XT
- Newby Road Depot, Newby Road, Stockport, SK7 5DA
- Endeavour House, Bredbury Parkway, Bredbury, Stockport SK6 2SN.
- Adswood Eco Centre, Stockport, SK8 5QA.
- In addition to the above, it also has employees working on location in Civic buildings and schools throughout Stockport.
What we spend and how we spend it - available on request
- Annual Accounts
- Procurement Procedures
- Allowances
What our priorities are and how we are doing - available on request
How we make our decisions
The Board of Directors
The Board of Directors are responsible for the strategic direction and success of the company. They are responsible for the delivery of a wide range of services and day-to-day operations across the organisation against the plans that have been agreed with Stockport Council. The Board meet on a regular basis to discuss strategic issues, policies and make key decisions.
Committees
The Service Improvement Committee is responsible for ensuring that Solutions SK Ltd. continues to demonstrate improvements in service delivery, customer satisfaction and employee engagement. They meet on a quarterly basis. Decisions made by this committee are reported back to the main Board for noting.
The Nominations & Remuneration Committee consists of all Directors and is responsible for leading the process for Board appointments and making recommendations to the Board. They are also responsible for agreeing the emoluments packages of the Executive Directors. This committee meets as necessary. Decisions made by the Nominations & Remuneration Committee are reported back to the main Board for noting.
The Audit Committee meets three times per year to assess the adequacy of the company’s financial and audit arrangements and to ensure that the company’s published figures represent a true and fair reflection of its financial performance. Decisions made by the Audit Committee are reported back to the main Board for noting.
Our policies and procedures
Policies
Copies are available on request for the following policies:
- Diversity – this is a Stockport Council policy which SSK comply with
- Health & Safety
- Environmental
- Disciplinary
- Sickness – this is a Stockport Council policy which SSK comply with
- Data Protection
- Freedom of Information
- Grievance
- Smoking
- Whistle blowing
- Complaints – this is a Stockport Council policy which SSK comply with
- ICT acceptable use policy
Procedures
- Diversity scheme – this is a Stockport Council procedure which SSK comply with
- Recruitment – this is a Stockport Council procedure which comply with
Lists and registers of the services we offer
- Details of goods and services provided by the company can be found on this website.
- Leaflets publicising our goods and services can be obtained by writing to The Business Systems Manager.
- SK Matters is the company newsletter. Copies can be obtained by writing to The Business Systems Manager.
- Press releases associated with the work of the company can be found on this website.
- Job vacancies within the company can be found on this website.
Charges for Information included in the Publication Scheme
- Much of the information included in the publication scheme is available free of charge. Where a charge is applicable this has been stated in the Scheme. However, charges will be applied if significant amounts of work or copying of printed material is required.
- You are able to request additional information which is not included in the Publication Scheme, there will be a charge for this calculated in accordance with the fees regulations under the Act. To make such request please contact the Business Systems Manager.
Contacts
Who do I contact in respect of the Company's Publication Scheme?
Details of the scheme can be obtained from the Business Systems Manager by emailing systems@solutionssk.co.uk or by writing to us at Solutions SK Limited, Enterprise House, Oakhurst Drive, off Bird Hall Lane, Cheadle Heath, Stockport SK3 0XT.