Freedom of Information4 Apr 2025Police helicopter 'near miss' during drone alertA report has been submitted after a helicopter came dangerously close to an object over Suffolk.4 Apr 2025Suffolk18 Mar 2025Freedom of Information request charges consideredCharges for requests and a cap on the resources spent on answering them are among the proposals.18 Mar 202511 Mar 2025'Botched' parking permit scheme cost taxpayer £600kThe council spent thousands of pounds on fixing the scheme after its initial rollout was deemed unsuccessful.11 Mar 2025Gloucestershire6 Mar 2025Police unit dubbed 'authoritarian censor'Campaigners voice concern as an investigation shows a police unit blocked requests for information.6 Mar 2025England16 Dec 2024Ministers criticised over release of legal adviceThe information commissioner has expressed "deep" disappointment in the Scottish government.16 Dec 2024Scotland Politics2 Dec 2024Backlash from councils over Rayner housing targetsThe vast majority of councils in England believe housing targets are unrealistic, the BBC can reveal.2 Dec 2024Politics13 Sep 2024Surrey Police told to act over outstanding FOIsThe Information Commissioner's Office says the force's compliance rate for FOIs is only 54%.13 Sep 2024Surrey2 Sep 2024Public libraries in 'crisis' as councils cut servicesDeprived communities lost more libraries since 2016 than richer areas did, the BBC finds2 Sep 2024England15 Aug 2024Council urges change to Freedom of Information rulesThe council says requests are "burdensome" but campaigners argue they hold authorities to account.15 Aug 2024Tees...
