A somewhat quiet week FOI-wise (that or Google search is hopeless and I can't find examples). But in a quiet FOI week, there's still time for potholes, compensation claims, and…

The saga of the optical illusion cycle path continues. And it's a nice example of using freedom of information requests to keep up with a story. If you've been reading…

Getting answers to your FOI request can be a challenge. The latest statistics for requests to central Government show that your chances of getting all the information you ask for…

Could publishing more information cut Freedom of Information requests? Auditors have suggested Torridge District Council improves the information it shares with the public in order to reduce the number of…

FOI Friday is about celebrating FOI successes. So as well as the stories making the news this week, there's also a couple of updates on previous stories. Firstly, the Liverpool…

Some FOI request ideas will potentially work anywhere - just how long have those roadworks driving everyone round the bend actually been going on? Where are you most likely to…

Another weekly round-up of Freedom of Information requests making the news. This week is a combo of classics (never events and nicked bikes) and some requests that dig deeper into…