These are pieces of legislation which cover the making of requests for information. The Freedom of Information Act covers most aspects of the Council’s work whereas the Environmental Information Regulations cover environmental matters (for example planning, noise, air quality). They are separate sets of rules but both encourage the giving out of information. There are exceptions and exemptions to the release of certain types of information.
Information is often already available via the Council’s website and you are asked to check the information published below before making a request.
How the council operates and the procedures which are followed:
Our revenue and capital budgets, and our medium-term spending plans:
How the Audit Commission audits our accounts:
Reports go back to 2021:
Items or services purchased by the council that cost over £500
Empty properties and Credit on accounts:
The basic allowance for a councillor is £11,530. Allowances are for time given and expenses:
Pay policy and pay grades for the Chief Executive and Senior Officers:
The role of the council, Scrutiny and other committees:
For any information on the below please direct your request to Suffolk County Council:
The Council provides a form below to request information.
To help us find what you are looking for, please describe the information you want clearly and give time periods where appropriate.
Most information will be provided without charge, but charges for individual requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the prescribed fee regulations.
Please note that there are exceptions and exemptions to the right to information and you will be informed if the information you have requested falls within one of the categories.
If you haven't been able to find what you are looking for on this webpage:
Make a Freedom of Information request
Yes. The Council operates an appeal or “review” procedure. You may then appeal to the Information Commissioner.
The Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations do not cover requests for personal data. If you want details of information the Council holds about you, you need to make a subject access request under the Data Protection Act.
Further information can be found at Information Commissioner’s Office website