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Freedom of Information: Frequently Asked Questions

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)?

The Council is commited to its Equality and Diversity Policy and will endeavour to make information available in whatever format best suits the applicant. Any document which has been produced electronically and which exists as an electronic record can be converted to a larger print format. We can provide the information in braille or on audio tape. We can arrange for information to be translated into the requested language.

When did the legislation come into force?
What sort of information is covered by the Act?
Data Protection requests have to be made on a form and there is a charge. Will there be a similar form for Freedom of Information requests? Will there be 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)?