The Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to ask to
see, or to be provided with, a copy of any information we hold
(subject to certain exemptions).
For Freedom of Information
All requests for information under FOI must be made in writing.
This can be via:
- Website: using the
FOI online form
- Email: to freedomofinformation@westlancs.gov.uk
- Fax: to 01695 585050 (please mark this for the attention of
Council Secretary and Solicitor, Freedom of Information)
- Post: to Council Secretary and Solicitor, Freedom of
Information, West Lancashire Borough Council, 52 Derby Street,
Ormskirk, L39 2DF
For environmental information
Please read the
Environmental Information page.
For personal information
Please see the
Data Protection Act page.
In all cases
In all cases, please clearly state what information you are
requesting and in what format you would like the information.
Though there is no limit to the scope of the information you may
request, please note that the council may have the right to refuse
requests under the Act's
exemptions.
In cases where the council holds only some of the information
requested, we will respond as fully as we can. Should we need to
redirect an enquiry to some other public authority you will be
informed of this immediately.
When will you get a response?
The council will normally be required to respond to your request
within 20 working days from the date of receipt. However, this
period can be extended in certain circumstances.
If there is a charge for the information, then the 20 working days
will stop whilst payment is made. If the payment is not made within
three months, we will not proceed with the request.
If we refuse to give you all or part of the information, we will
write to you explaining why. The reason will be based on the
exceptions in the regulations.
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