The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) came into full force on 1 January 2005. This Act gives everyone the right to see recorded information held by the Council.
The aim of the FOIA is to promote a culture of openness and accountability amongst public sector bodies thereby improving public understanding of the workings of the Council, why we make the decisions we do, and how public money is spent.
Although FOIA presumes openness it recognises the need to protect sensitive information in certain circumstances and provides for exemptions.
The FOIA is overseen by the Information Commissioner who also has responsibility for:-
The FOIA enables people to access all other information and the reasoning behind decisions and policies, which do not fall under DPA or EIR.
Guidance for submitting a Request for Access to Information
When your request is received by the Freedom of Information Officer it will be forwarded to the department concerned for the relevant officer to gather the information requested.
Request Access to Information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 online
Alternatively application forms are also available to download, please select:
Request Access to Information under the Freedom
of Information Act 2000, PDF Format
Request Access to Information under the Freedom
of Information Act 2000, Word Format
(This form can be printed or
completed on your pc. If you would like to email your completed form,
please send to freedomofinformation@dover.gov.uk
Records Management Strategy,
Word Format
Records Management Strategy, PDF
Format
Records Management Policy,
(PDF 121kb)
Decision Routes for Access for Information
Requests, Word Format
Decision Routes for Access for Information
Requests, PDF Format
Fees Notice, Word Format
Fees Notice, PDF Format
Data Protection
Access Request Form, Word Format
Data Protection Access Request Form, PDF Format
For more information on Freedom of information visit www.foi.gov.uk or www.ico.gov.uk
