Freedom of information act

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the FOIA) provides for a general right of access to information held by public authorities or by those providing services to public authorities.

Subject to a range of exemptions, the FOIA imposes obligations on such authorities to disclose information.

The right of access provisions came into force on 1 January 2005.

The FOIA is intended to increase the openness and transparency of the public sector, transforming the default setting from "this should be kept quiet unless" to "this should be published unless". It is hoped that this, in turn, will enable members of the public to better understand public authorities' decisions and ensure that services provided by the public sector are seen to be efficiently and properly delivered and raise public confidence in the processes of government.

Further information on the FOIA, including how to request information from Ribble Valley Borough Council is available here.

 

You can contact the council regarding any of the information on these webpages during normal working hours. Monday to Friday 9-5.

• Freedom of Information and Data Protection

Contact: Ribble Valley Borough Council

Email: contact@ribblevalley.gov.uk

Telephone: 01200 425111

Fax: 01200 414432

Ribble Valley Borough Council, Council Offices, Church Walk, Clitheroe, BB7 2RA