It is the aim of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to provide high quality, timely, accurate and relevant information to residents and businesses in the borough, so that local people are well informed about council policy, procedures and practices, giving equal opportunity to influence and access our services. In pursuit of this objective we publish a wide variety of information which we believe to be of general interest, in the media and, in particular, on our website.
Information can also be obtained by submitting a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or Environmental Information Regulations 2004. This guide on submitting a request under The Freedom of Information Act (FOI) or Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) includes some guidance that is specific to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council; for authoritative information on all your rights you should consult the relevant legislation which can be accessed through the following links:
Freedom of Information Act 2000
The Environmental Information Regulations 2004
Directgov Freedom of information
