Secret judge saga - Protestors "refused to listen to what we have told them"!

http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/green_flag_award_meetings_and_co#incoming-40045 What do you think of this? I cannot understand this. Why judges for a park award should be kept secret? Cover up so there must be something to hide ? And accusing protester's of misinformation is appalling, the judges should have arranged to meet them and not excepted that as true. Judges told ...Protesters "refused to listen to what we have told them"! And the judges asking for advice...!!! One of the judges says "having a wobble about whether of not to enter the fray! I would be grateful if you could give me a bit of a steer about how delicate the situation is or not.. as i don't want to get embroiled in a political muddle. Is this a big issue for you and your team? I like a challenge but would appreciate a heads up so I can make a more informed decision about whether to come to Bute or not. Are we likely to be lobbied on the day? A girl needs to know. Any help or advice advice you can offer will be much appreciated. so the judges are Wined and dined by the parks department! My Ref: MAT(P)/SD/2059/CLP0012 G00158 14 August, 2009 Anne Greagsby [FOI #16595 email] My Ref: MAT(P)/SD/2059/CLP0012 G00158 14 August, 2009 Anne Greagsby [FOI #16595 email] Dear Ms Greagsby ELECTORAL DIVISION: CATHAYS GREEN FLAG JUDGING OF BUTE PARK Thank you for your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 about correspondence relating to the Green Flag judging of Bute Park in 2009 received on 7th August 2009. We have considered your request and enclose the following information: Various emails between Council officers and the judging team, and the itinerary for the judging visit. Most of the documents that we provide in response to Environmental Information Regulations 2004 requests will be subject to copyright protection. In most cases the copyright will be owned by Cardiff Council. The copyright in some documents may be owned by another person or organisation, as indicated on the documents themselves. You are free to use any documents supplied for your own use, including for non-commercial research purposes. The documents may also be used for news reporting. However, any other type of re-use, for example by publishing the documents or issuing copies to the public will require the permission of the copyright owner. Details of the arrangements for reusing the material owned by Cardiff Council can be found on our website at or by contacting the Information Manager, Room 111, County Hall, Cardiff CF10 4UW (Phone 029 2087 3346). For documents where the copyright is not owned by Cardiff Council, you would need to apply to the copyright owner to obtain their permission for re-use. We supply this information based on your original request. If this information does not answer your enquiry or if you feel we have not fully understood your request, please contact me to clarify your exact requirements. If you have any queries or concerns or are in any way dissatisfied with the handling of your request please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours sincerely Jon Maidment Operational Manager Parks show quoted sections Dear Ms Greagsby ELECTORAL DIVISION: CATHAYS GREEN FLAG JUDGING OF BUTE PARK Thank you for your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 about correspondence relating to the Green Flag judging of Bute Park in 2009 received on 7th August 2009. We have considered your request and enclose the following information: Various emails between Council officers and the judging team, and the itinerary for the judging visit. Most of the documents that we provide in response to Environmental Information Regulations 2004 requests will be subject to copyright protection. In most cases the copyright will be owned by Cardiff Council. The copyright in some documents may be owned by another person or organisation, as indicated on the documents themselves. You are free to use any documents supplied for your own use, including for non-commercial research purposes. The documents may also be used for news reporting. However, any other type of re-use, for example by publishing the documents or issuing copies to the public will require the permission of the copyright owner. Details of the arrangements for reusing the material owned by Cardiff Council can be found on our website at or by contacting the Information Manager, Room 111, County Hall, Cardiff CF10 4UW (Phone 029 2087 3346). For documents where the copyright is not owned by Cardiff Council, you would need to apply to the copyright owner to obtain their permission for re-use. We supply this information based on your original request. If this information does not answer your enquiry or if you feel we have not fully understood your request, please contact me to clarify your exact requirements. If you have any queries or concerns or are in any way dissatisfied with the handling of your request please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours sincerely Jon Maidment Operational Manager Parks show quoted sections