Information type Keep for Keep from Legislation or business reason
CCTV recordings from DCC buildings (No incidents) 30 calendar days Date of creation

Business decision.
PFI contract management 6 years Cessation of contract

Statute of limitations
Emergency rest centres 2 years From end of employment or volunteer

Business decision.
Accommodation management 2 years End of employment

Business decision.
Property deeds Permanent Creation

Local decision
Property contractor payments Current year plus 6 Creation

Limitation Act 1980
Premises risk assessments Permanent Creation

Local Government Act 1972
Minor works projects 1 year Completion

Limitation Act 1980
Construction projects – major Permanent Creation

Business need
Maintenance order logs 12 years Termination

Limitation Act 1980
Land charges Permanent Creation

Local Land Charges Act 1975
Farms tenancy management 6 years End of contract

Limitation Act 1980
Smartcard transactions – County Hall 2 years Creation

Local decision
Facilities management 6 years Termination

Limitation Act 1980
Estates management Permanent Termination

Limitation Act 1980
Equipment management Permanent Creation

Business need
Energy use – carbon footprints Permanent Creation

Business need
Development plans Permanent Creation

Business need
Construction design Permanent Creation

Business need
Gardening contracts 6 years Termination of contract

Limitation Act 1980
Cleaning contracts 6 years Termination of contract

Limitation Act 1980
Business continuity plans Permanent Creation

Business need
Asset management plans Current Creation

Business need
Architectural plans – as built drawings Life of building Creation

Business need
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