Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 1/7/22 – #FOIFriday
A not on a Friday #FOIFriday. This week looks at several Freedom of Information requests that use the Act to follow upon policy and new legislation to see how things…
Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 24/6/22 – #FOIFriday
The ongoing impact of the pandemic and the cost of living crisis are both likely to be issues where Freedom of Information requests will be able to unearth more detail…
Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 17/6/22 – #FOIFriday
Freedom of Information can be a good way to get updates on a story, fill in missing information, or follow up a potential idea in more detail. This week's FOIFriday…
Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 20/5/22 – #FOIFriday
This week's Freedom of Information ideas include repetitive buskers, council staff working from home, and a pandemic dog boom leading to a dog attack boom. Dog attacks There's been a…
Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 13/5/22 – #FOIFriday
This week's FOIs include bailiffs calling councils rather than council taxpayers, teens stuck in swings, and tea and coffee at council meetings. Yes, it's an FOI Friday on a Friday…
Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 6/5/22 – #FOIFriday
This week's potential FOI ideas include the rising cost of energy for public bodies, the impact of the rising cost of fuel on crime, and NHS pressures. While the last…
Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 22/4/22 – #FOIFriday
Freedom of Information requests can be a great way to hold public bodies to account - where a lack of information may make tackling crime harder or where action doesn't…