Freedom of information (FOI) disclosure log
Date Sent: August 25, 2026
Conclusion: Released In Full
Description: I am writing to make a formal request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. This request relates to a meeting held on Tuesday 30 June 2026 at Wakefield Town Hall (including council chambers, cabinet rooms, or associated meeting spaces). The meeting involved representatives/officers from West Yorkshire Police and a delegation of elected members of Wakefield Council. To ensure clarity, this request covers any meeting, briefing, or discussion on that date attended by any or all of the following individuals: * Councillor Karl Johnson (Leader of the Council) * Councillor John Thomas (Deputy Leader) * Councillor Dr Ansar Hayat * Councillor Matthew Caton * Councillor Lukasz Borcz * Councillor Matthew Pinder * Councillor Keith Anderson * Councillor Julian Carter * Councillor Andrew Wakefield * Councillor Rebecca Webster * Councillor David Hunter * Attending Officers/Representatives from West Yorkshire Police Please provide the following information regarding this specific gathering: 1. Meeting Records: Any agendas, official minutes, attendance logs, handwritten notes, or action points recorded during or resulting from this meeting. 2. Room Bookings & Scheduling: Confirmation of the log or room booking details for this meeting at Wakefield Town Hall, including the scheduled times and a complete list of all council officers, elected members, and external police personnel logged as present. 3. Correspondence: All correspondence—including emails, calendar invites, internal memos, WhatsApp messages, or text messages held on council-issued devices or council accounts - between Wakefield Council officers, the aforementioned elected members, and West Yorkshire Police concerning the scheduling, purpose, and outcomes of this specific meeting. 4. Subject Matter Documentation: Any briefing notes, documents, or dossiers presented, printed, or digitally discussed during the meeting regarding social media monitoring, public accountability posts, or the public scrutiny of elected councillors.
Attachments: FOI_Response 711.docx