Freedom of information (FOI)
The following acts give rights of public access to information. This information is held by public authorities. They came fully into force in 2005:
- The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
- the latest Environmental Information Regulations (EIR)
For further details see the Information Commissioner's Office website.
How can I make an FOI request?
Before making a request for information please see the following resources:
- Frequently requested information
- Disclosure log. Here you'll find previous responses which we feel are of wider public interest.
- The Publication Scheme. This is a guide to information routinely published by the council. You'll find classes or types of information that we publish or makes available.