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Read more about the article Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 3/5/2024 – #FOIFriday

Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 3/5/2024 – #FOIFriday

  • Post last modified:June 14, 2024
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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…

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Read more about the article Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 26/4/2024 – #FOIFriday

Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 26/4/2024 – #FOIFriday

  • Post last modified:April 26, 2024
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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…

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Read more about the article Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 19/4/2024 – #FOIFriday

Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 19/4/2024 – #FOIFriday

  • Post last modified:April 19, 2024
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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…

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Read more about the article Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 12/4/2024 – #FOIFriday

Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 12/4/2024 – #FOIFriday

  • Post last modified:April 12, 2024
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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…

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Read more about the article Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 5/4/2024 – #FOIFriday

Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 5/4/2024 – #FOIFriday

  • Post last modified:April 5, 2024
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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…

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Read more about the article Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 29/3/2024 – #FOIFriday

Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 29/3/2024 – #FOIFriday

  • Post last modified:March 29, 2024
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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…

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Read more about the article Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 22/3/2024 – #FOIFriday

Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 22/3/2024 – #FOIFriday

  • Post last modified:June 14, 2024
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Information is a broad concept within the Freedom of Information. It can mean numbers or statistics taken from a public body's database. It can be emails, messages and WhatsApps (if…

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