Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act has become a major tool for journalists seeking to uncover information about how we are governed. On this page you will find an index of the stories we have carried about regional press journalists who have successfully used the Act in pursuit of the public’s right to know.
February 15, 2013
Tribunal to rule on journalist’s bid to see council emails
Political editor challenges town hall bosses over housing scheme
February 1, 2013
Fresh threat to regional papers’ use of FOI
Cost-cutting plans could see requests grouped together
November 15, 2012
Ministers fight regional daily over release of secret papers
Cabinet Office fights ruling that documents should be made public
October 24, 2012
Political editor wins battle to get FoI requests answered
Information Commissioner orders government to respond
September 10, 2012
Tribunal mulls newspaper’s bid to reveal secret papers
News editor gives evidence at hearing
August 31, 2012
NUJ backs council paper staff amid £47k salary claims
Editor stands by story despite union criticisms
August 28, 2012
Council newspaper staff on £47k salary packages, FoI reveals
Weekly title continues to defy Pickles
July 26, 2012
FoI requests ‘should remain free’ say MPs
NUJ welcomes committee’s recommendations
June 8, 2012
Weekly wins FoI fight over ’1984-style’ gagging order
Paper fought reader’s ban on revealing successful request to third party
April 19, 2012
Councillor brands weekly’s FoI requests a ‘waste of money’
Editor hits back at politician’s claims
February 6, 2012
Newspaper loses bid to reveal number of sex offenders
Request followed incident in village
January 23, 2012
Outgoing commisioner calls for more FoI powers
Parliament told too many requests mishandled
January 11, 2012
Daily launches campaign to uncover ‘hidden facts’
Editor talks of living in ‘a secretive age’
January 10, 2012
Newspaper to appeal to commissioner over Royal Mail secrecy
Company failed to release offence figures
