The Freedom of Information Act 2000 promotes greater openness and accountability across the public sector and gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities, subject to exemptions.

You can also request information about the personal data the council holds about you.

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is an independent body that enforces the Freedom of Information Act, the Data Protection Act and the Environmental Information Regulations, and has produced some guidance at https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/official-information/ on what to consider before making your request.

How to make a request

To make a request, contact the Town Clerk, Arren Roberts, at arrenroberts(at)oswestry-tc.gov.uk or by post, and we will respond within 20 working days of receipt. Due to the current closure of the Town Council offices, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we would strongly advise that your request is made by email at this time. The request must be made in writing and include:

· Your full name and address (or email address)

· The specific details of the information you require including dates.

Refused requests

We will provide you with the information unless there is a good reason for not doing so - for example if your request relates to the personal details of another person. If we decline your request, we will let you know why we made this decision. If you do not agree, you can ask us to reconsider our decision. If the request is still declined, you can ask the Information Commissioner's Office to review the decision.

AUGUST 2020

You can submit a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act on any of the following subjects.