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Read more about the article Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 11/11/22 – #FOIFriday

Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 11/11/22 – #FOIFriday

  • Post last modified:May 30, 2025
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There are some public bodies you can send a Freedom of Information request to but you might not realise you can. Possibly because you wouldn’t think they were public bodies.…

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Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 4/11/22 – #FOIFriday

  • Post last modified:January 6, 2024
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While this (mostly) weekly series is aimed at giving you inspiration for Freedom of Information requests you could send to, hopefully, generate some interesting stories, this is a reminder that…

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Read more about the article Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 28/10/22 – #FOIFriday

Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 28/10/22 – #FOIFriday

  • Post last modified:February 2, 2024
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The phrase that launched a thousand FOIs - "XXX has not said how much it spent on YYY". You know if your local police force, council, hospital trust, or even…

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Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 21/10/22 – #FOIFriday

  • Post last modified:January 6, 2024
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This is your weekly encouragement to send the FOI. Sending a Freedom of Information request can help uncover more details - final reports are often summaries of lots of information…

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Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 14/10/22 – #FOIFriday

  • Post last modified:January 6, 2024
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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…

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Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 7/10/22 – #FOIFriday

  • Post last modified:January 6, 2024
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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…

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Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 30/9/22 – #FOIFriday

  • Post last modified:January 6, 2024
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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…

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