Transparency and Freedom of Information

What is Freedom of Information?

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 aims to increase openness and accountability in government by ensuring that people have the right to access information held by public authorities. You can read more information and find out how to request information under the Act on our 'What is Freedom of Information' page.

What is the Local Government Transparency Code 2015?

A document which sets out the minimum data that we, as a local authority, should be publishing, the frequency it should be published and how it should be published. To find out more about what is included under the code is and the data we publish, please read our 'Local Government Transparency Code' page.