Sending an Freedom of Information request is great. Not having to send one because the information you want is already available is also great. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has…
Following on from last week's depressingly regular complaining about the Freedom of Information Act from public bodies, a reminder of the importance of FOI. The horrifying case of Child Q,…
It sometimes seems like a new government provides an opportunity for public bodies to have a whinge about the FOI Act. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council complained about the number…
We're back after a week off - had a lovely trip to Latvia, came home to plenty of Welsh rain! Catching up on a couple of stories people were kind…
Two stories this week highlight the usefulness of FOI for campaigners. Poor air quality A Greenwich mum is fighting for improved air quality after her three-year-old son was hospitalised and…
Being annoyed about something not working is a good starting place for an FOI request. And that's how I ended up in a months-long 'FOI row' with Cardiff Bus because…
Post-election, I feel like we're just waiting for how long it takes for the Conservatives to discover the joys of FOI...and Labour to decide it's just a load of hassle…