Doncaster Council

• How do I make a Freedom of Information request?
• How will I know you have received my request?
• When will I receive my response?
• What if I am unhappy with the response I receive from the Council?

How do I make a Freedom of Information request?

Freedom of Information requests must be made in writing, email is also an acceptable format.

Requests should be sent to: 

Freedom of Information Officer
Customer Services
PO Box 251
The Council House
College Road
Doncaster
DN1 3DA
Email:  FOI@doncaster.gov.uk

How will I know you have received my request?

You will receive an acknowledgement informing you who is dealing with your request and the expected due date for response.

When will I receive my response?

The statutory timescale for Freedom of Information requests in 20 working days.

What if I am unhappy with the response I receive from the Council?

You can ask us to review the decision.  You do this by writing to the:

Strategy and Projects
Doncaster Council
Nether Hall
Nether Hall Road
Doncaster
DN1 2PN
or
e-mail: info.management@doncaster.gov.uk

You can also apply to the Information Commissioner for a decision about our compliance or otherwise with the Freedom of Information legislation. 
Please contact the Commissioner for details on how to do this - telephone 01625 545700, address: Information Commissioner, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.  Internet: http://www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk/

For general enquiries about Freedom of Information requests please contact the Freedom of Information Officer on 01302 737644 or email FOI@doncaster.gov.uk