Refused Freedom of Information requests
Sometimes we may need to refuse to provide the information you have requested through a Freedom of Information request.
Both the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) allow us to withhold certain information if there is a valid reason for us to do so.
This might be because the information:
- is considered to damage commercial interests
- contains personal information
- is readily available to you by other means
You will always be told whether we hold the information and what exemption or exception has been applied in not providing it.
- List of Freedom of Information Act exemptions
- List of Environmental Information Regulations exceptions
If you disagree with this decision, you can ask for an internal review.
The Council receives regular requests for the following information, to which certain exemptions on disclosure will apply. Details of the exemptions can be found via the links below:
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