You are entitled to request access to information on the environment that is held by us.  Those seeking information may wish to first look at the publicly available information on the Council's website or to view the Council's Publication Scheme which may contain the information sought.

We are committed to making the information we provide accessible to all

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Acts assert the right of members of the public to obtain access to official information to the greatest extent possible consistent with the public interest and the right to privacy of individuals.  

Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 requires FOI bodies to prepare and publish as much information as possible in an open and accessible manner on a routine basis outside of FOI, having regard to the principles of openness, transparency and accountability as set out in Sections 8(5) and 11(3) of the Act.

This report provides a comprehensive guide for local authorities to assist in the development of best practice in records management, in order to meet business needs and legal obligations in relation to local archives.

We comply with the regulations on the Re-use of Public Sector Information and we encourage the re-use of the information that we produce.