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It is a law passed by the Government that gives you the right to request information from public services, such as Local Councils. The aim of the Act is to promote trust and confidence in our public services by providing clear information and being open about what we do.
In general all information, which does not relate to an individual, is covered by the Act.
Although you can request any information, there will be occasions when we will not be able to provide the information you need, because of what are known as exemptions.
Exemptions are not included in the Act as an excuse to withhold information but are there to protect information that should not be released. Exemptions mainly apply where releasing the information would not be in the public interest. For example, we may be unable to provide certain types of information because it would affect law enforcement or because it would break confidentiality.
Any decision to withhold information will be linked to a specific exemption and all reasons behind the decision will be clearly documented and made available to the member of the public making the request.
When a request for information is dealt with by the Council the member of the public making the request will be advised of their right to complain which will be considered under the complaints procedure specifically set up by the Council for information requests.
There are also further rights of appeal to the Information Commissioner and the Information Tribunal, which are both independent of the Council.
All requests must be in writing. You can either write/fax/email the Council using the details shown below or alternatively, you can make an on-line request by clicking on the following link.
Online request for information
If you prefer, you can print out and fill in a form manually Download pdf form and send it the Council using the details shown below.
Democratic and Community Services
Gedling Borough Council
Civic Centre
Arnot Hill Park
Arnold
Nottingham
NG5 6LU
Fax: 0115 901 3920
Email inforequest@Gedling.gov.uk
When making a request for information please include the following details:
Once we receive your request we will make every effort to provide you with the information as soon as possible and in any event within 20 working days.
If you would like to see the process we use to provide you with the information you have requested, please click on the following. FOI flowchart.
For most simple requests there will be no charge other than the costs of photocopying and postage. Other more involved requests will attract a charge in addition to the costs of photocopying and postage. If a charge is payable then a fee notice will be sent to you before any further work is undertaken.
If you require any further information about making requests for information to the Council you should contact Helen Barrington, Senior Solicitor, Democratic and Community Services, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham. NG5 6LU
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