Freedom Of Information Act 2000

Freedom of Information Act 2000 Guide

As far as possible Birmingham City Council wishes to provide members of the public, customers, staff or members with information they need about Birmingham City Council and its services.

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives certain rights of access with regard to obtaining information held by Birmingham City Council. You may make requests for information under the terms of this Act via the following application form.

Please note:

• There may be a charge for providing the information requested under Freedom of Information. This charge will reflect the cost of providing the information to you. We will determine the fee as quickly as possible. The charge will be calculated as described in the 'Fees Regulations' issued by the Department of Constitutional Affairs. Birmingham City Council will respond to your request for information following receipt of the relevant fee.
• We will make all reasonable efforts to locate the information you require, but may ask you to provide more details if your original request for information does not allow us to locate exactly what you require. It is only once we receive this additional information that the 20 working days for a response will recommence.
• Any further/later requests you make may attract additional fees so please be careful to request all the information you require.
• We reserve the right not to provide information in cases where an exemption may apply, but will advise you of the details if this is the case.

Once you have decided on the type of enquiry you wish to make, please complete the appropriate application form and return to:

Corporate Information Governance Team, Governance Department, 1st Floor, Lancaster Circus, Birmingham B4 7AB.

Tel: 0121-303 4876 and Fax: 0121 675 1427

Email: foi.mailbox@birmingham.gov.uk

Birmingham City Council will be happy to assist you should you require any further advice or assistance in requesting or making a request for information.

If you wish to make a complaint you can contact the address above or:

The Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF

Tel: 01625 545745

Information Commissioner