Freedom of information
Check our Publication scheme before you make an FOI request to see if we publish the information on our website. You can find more about the FOI Act on the Information Commissioner's Office (opens new window) website.
Can you refuse my FOI request?
If we decide to withhold some or all of the information you have asked for, we will let you know the reasons why. We will also explain what to do if you have complaint about how your request was handled.
In certain circumstances, the Council is not obliged to release information, and these are called exemptions. Information about this can be found in paragraph 2.14 of our Freedom of Information Policy
The Information Commissioners Office has further information on exemptions.
Where can I find the Council's FOI policies?
When responding to Freedom of Information requests the Council follows these policies:
When responding to Environmental Information requests:
In both instances, our Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Requests applies.
See also data on Public Health Act funerals.
