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A Guide to Freedom of Information at Forest Heath
Under the Freedom of Information Act
2000 anyone can ask Forest Heath District Council for
information which it holds.
You do not need to give a reason for asking but if you do it
will help us identify all relevant information and tell you about
it.
A great deal of routine information about Forest Heath and our
services can be given directly in response to telephone calls and
letters. A specific request must include your name and an address
where we can reply to you. An email address is sufficient.
A request for information
form that you can use is available to
download from this website. You can print the request form
out, then fill it in and post it to us. The return
addresses are contained in the form.
It is our duty to provide you with advice and assistance in
connection with your request.
You should receive the information in four weeks (20 working
days). If we are unable to provide the information (or part of it),
we will explain why.
We may decline your request if the information you are seeking
is within an exemption under the Freedom of Information Act.
If we refuse your request, we will explain why and set out the
exemption we have applied.
We may also refuse requests if we feel that they are repetitive
or vexatious, or would disrupt our services.
In certain circumstances we can request a fee. This will only
normally happen if the request would cost us more than £450 to
comply with. If we feel a fee is payable we will advise you and set
out the basis for making the charge. When a fee is due our duty to
reply within 20 working days is held in abeyance until the fee is
paid.
To help you, we have compiled a Publication Scheme. This is a
list of everything we publish, and any prices that may apply. Our
current scheme can be downloaded from our
website or you can ask for a paper copy.
If you disagree with our response to your request, we will carry
out an internal review through our complaints system. If you are
still unhappy, we will explain how you can appeal to the
Information Commissioner.
Find out more about Freedom of Information at the website of the
Information Commissioner.