Information access under the Freedom of Information Act 2000

Here we provide guidance on making a request for information (RFI), and provide detailed copies of the legislation which supports your rights of access to information. When referred to external web sites, please note that London Councils does not take responsibility for inaccurate information.

London Councils' information access regime

Making a request for information:

• email FOI-DPAComplaints@londoncouncils.gov.uk
• view London Councils' request for information procedure Opens in a new window
• view London Councils' Publication scheme
• feedback and complaints procedure
• visit the Information Commissioner’s Office website Opens in a new window

London Councils' Publication Scheme

As part of the information access regime, London Councils has adopted the Information Commissioner's model publication scheme.

Find out more about the publication scheme.

London Councils will only withhold information as exempt when it falls within the categories of information defined in the statute, and where the balance of public interest is against disclosure.

Access to information legislation affecting our work:

• Freedom of Information Act 2000 Opens in a new window
• Data Protection Act 1998 Opens in a new window
• Environmental Information Regulations 2004 Opens in a new window