The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act

Background information to the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, previous FOI responses, make an FOI request and how to report a data breach.

Information Request Policy

As a Local Authority we are committed to complying with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FoIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR). 

FoIA and EIR provide a framework to enable individuals to request information from Public Authorities such as the Council, to request any recorded information that we hold. Recorded information is information that is held in any format, including emails, letters, notes, financial information, policy documents, and images.

Download the full Information Request Policy (PDF, 260KB)