The Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, effective from 1st January 2005, aim to enhance transparency and accessibility in local government operations. These laws give the public the right to request information from local authorities and receive a response.
Requests can be refused based on specific conditions outlined in the legislation, which can be challenged through a review process.
Our Publication Scheme details the information we routinely publish. We encourage parishioners to check our website before submitting a request, as available information only requires directing to the published data.
Requesting information
When requesting information please include the following details:
- your name and address
- daytime contact number/email
- the information/documents you require
- a full a description as possible of the information you require being as specific as possible
- the way you would like the information sent to you if in hard copy or email etc
- if a charge is shown for a publication please enclose your payment with the request
If you make a request, you must be informed:
- whether the council has that information
- and, if it does, you must be supplied with the information within twenty working days