Access to Information - Your Right to Know

What is the Freedom of Information Act?

From January 2005, information on any topic held by any public authority is available to the public, with a few exceptions, within twenty working days of a written request.

You have the right to look at all types of information the council holds. Anyone requesting information from a public authority will usually be entitled to receive it. However, there are some exemptions on the information that we can release.

The act enables us to keep our residents better informed about RBWM workings. It also aims to make public authorities more open and accountable.

If you would like to request some information please complete our Freedom of Information Request Form

For more information, you can download our Freedom of Information leaflet by following the link at the end of this page.

Personal Data

The Freedom of Information Act has specific exemptions which apply to personal data and which will safeguard personal data which continues to be covered by the Data Protection Act.

•   Freedom of Information Leaflet (pdf 832kb)