Service Description: The Freedom of Information Act gives a right of access to any information held by the council. This service facilitates the flow of information and monitors the requests to ensure they are dealt with promptly.
Also known as:- FOIA, Public Information, Publication Scheme, Request for Official Guides
Answer: The Act covers all recorded information ‘held’ by public authorities. This can include information which is in a published format – such as leaflets or reports; information in standard ‘reporting’ formats - such as minutes of meetings and supporting papers; information included in letters and memoranda; information within contracts and other official documents of a similar type, and information on audio tape and in e-mails.