Minor roadworks consent
This notice provides details of what information we collect from you, what we do with it, and who it might be shared with.
Identity and contact details of the controller and the data protection officer↑
Falkirk Council is the data controller. You can contact the data protection officer at:
Data Protection OfficerThe Foundry
4 Central Boulevard
Central Park
Larbert
FK5 4RS
data.protection@falkirk.gov.uk
Why do we collect this information? (purpose and legal basis of the processing)↑
The information is being collected for the following purpose:
- To facilitate the investigation and production of your minor roadworks consent.
The legal basis for each purpose is set out below:
| Legal basis | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Consent | |
| Performance of a contract | |
| Legal obligation | |
| Vital interests | |
| Task carried out in the public interest | 1 |
| Legitimate interests |
Under Section 56 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, any person, other than a Roads Authority or body covered by the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 must, before commencing works on a public road, obtain the consent of the Roads Authority.
What information do we collect about you?↑
We collect your name, telephone number, email address and postal address, as well as your contractor's name, telephone number, email address and postal address. We also keep copies of your communications with us and our responses.
Where do we collect information from?↑
We collect information from you through the submission of a completed 'Roads – Apply for a Minor Roadworks Consent' My Falkirk form.
Who might we share your information with?↑
Your data will only be accessible by those employees inputting your data, or those tasked with making decisions based on the information you have provided.
The Council has a duty to protect public funds. We may check your information within the Council for verification purposes and/or for the prevention of fraud. We may share your information with other organisations where we are required to do so for the purposes of the prevention or detection of crime.
Will we send your information outwith the UK?↑
We do not transfer your information outwith the UK.
How long do we keep hold of your information?↑
We keep your information for 3 years following the closure of your minor roadworks consent application. A Business Classification Scheme which sets out the types of records we hold, and how long we hold them can be accessed via:
Do I have to provide my personal data to you?↑
You do not have to provide information to us, but we may then not be able to provide you with a service.
Do you use any automated processes to make decisions about me?↑
We do not use automated decision making processes.
This notice was last updated in December 2023.