Information Request policy

Scope

1.1      This policy outlines Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s approach to processing requests made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. It highlights the rights of named individuals and groups that submit requests under the referenced legislation and outlines Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s obligations to the legislation.  This policy applies to all employees, councillors, contractors, partners, suppliers, consultants, residents, and service users of the council.

1.2      This policy applies to all information requests made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, and all the information collected for the purposes of processing information requests.