The Freedom of Information Act and how to use it to find the information you need

If you are looking for a quick guide on how to use the Freedom of Information Act, click on the 'Start Here' section on the left.

If you have a particular query, try the FoI Q and A Guide.

The full effect of the Freedom of Information Act came into force on January 1st last year and I'm hoping to build a library of requests for information and the response from public authorities.

The most recent five stories show on this homepage - click on latest news for many more articles on how people have used the Freedom of Information Act.

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FoI reveals bus cuts in Edinburgh
Third of buses to be replaced by trams
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Enquiry launched into FoI Act's first year
Government committe to investigate how it is operating
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Paper uses FoI Act to view cut price tea
Assembly Members to get subsidised refreshments
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Council spends £250k a year on Blackberries
Doncaster council has 761 email gadgets for staff and councillors
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