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Freedom of Information

Hertfordshire County Council has always been committed to openness, and actively seeks to make available information about how it works, its decisions and the services it provides.

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) provides a right of access to information held by public authorities. This right of access came into force on 1st January 2005.

Hertfordshire County Council has all the necessary procedures in place to ensure that we can identify and respond to requests for information in accordance with the act.

Your rights
The right of access to information provided by the FOIA 2000
Requesting information
How to make a request for information under the FOIA 2000
Responding
How we will deal with requests for information
Information we can't provide
Why we may be unable to supply some information
Appeals
What to do if you are dissatisfied with our response to your request
Legislation
Links to the full text of the FOIA 2000, and to other legislation which provides rights of access to information
Freedom of Information links
Links to external websites which provide additional information, advice and guidance on Freedom of Information
Publication Scheme