Waverley Borough Council

Freedom of Information

Overview of the Freedom of Information Act

The Freedom of Information Act is intended to foster a culture of openness in government.

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities, sets out exemptions from that right and places a number of obligations on public authorities.

Please look through the pages below for more information.

The Council has adopted this model Publication Scheme with effect from 1 January 2009.

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Further pages in Freedom of Information

1. You are here Overview of the Freedom of Information Act
2. About the Freedom of Information Act 2000
3. Classes of information in the publication scheme
4. How can I access information published under the publication scheme?
5. Do I have to pay for the information I request?