Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 14/10/22 – #FOIFriday
A quick (and late) round up of some possible ideas this week. Long waits for support Almost two in every three plans issued by BCP Council to assist children and…
Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 7/10/22 – #FOIFriday
A reminder that it is worth complaining if Freedom of Information requests aren't dealt with as you'd expect. There seems to be a tendency, especially with late replies, just to…
Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 30/9/22 – #FOIFriday
If you find your FOI requests aren't coming back within the time limit, you're probably not the only one. Compliance with the 20 working day limit can be hit and…
Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 16/9/22 – #FOIFriday
Freedom of Information requests can be a useful way of getting detailed (and quick(er)) information about events - in this case the impact of the July heatwave. Crime at hospitals…
Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 9/9/22 – #FOIFriday
In FOI related news this week, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has taken enforcement action for the first time in seven years (which is hopefully a good sign of a…
Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 2/9/22 – #FOIFriday
Official NHS figures show a service under huge pressure - beds in use by people who could leave but there isn't suitable social care for them, people stuck on trolleys…
Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 26/8/22 – #FOIFriday
This week's FOIFriday written while listening to ambient Scotsrail music (via the power of Freedom of Information, more about this later). In Freedom of Information news this week, the much…