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Access to Information: Frequently Asked Questions

How many requests for information does the council receive?

The council publishes statistics monthly, quarterly and annually on the number of requests it has received under the three Acts that facilitate access to information. These are the Freedom of Information Act 2000, The Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998.
Our statistics can be viewed by clicking here.

How many requests for information does the council receive?
What sort of information can I request?
Does a Data Protection Act 1998 Subject Access Request (SAR) have to be made on a form and is there a charge?
What about requests made face to face with staff in contact points? Do these need to be in writing?
What provision is made for providing information in other formats (for example, as large print, audio or Braille for people with visual disabilities and languages other than English)?

Please contact the Information Management Team if you have any further questions or require any further advice and assistance.

Information Management Team
Town Hall
St.Ives Road
Maidenhead
SL6 1RF
Tel : 01628 796029
E-mail: foi@rbwm.gov.uk