Your life. Your plan.
My public information request planner
This private sheet helps you prepare a request. It does not send one. Keep personal health or care details out of a public request and use a separate subject access request for information about you.
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Who should I ask?
Public authority, contact details and any website information already checked.
What recorded information do I want?
Policy, minutes, recorded decision or figures; relevant service and dates. Is this FOI, environmental information or my own personal data?
How can I make the request clear?
Write one clear question for each item. Include my real name and a reply address for FOI.
What help or format do I need?
Help with writing, a supporter, large print, audio or an accessible electronic response.
What is the deadline?
Request date, any clarification and date answered, any lawful extension or fees notice, and the deadline explained by the authority.
What did the authority say?
Information provided, not held, published elsewhere or withheld; the reason and any advice on reducing cost.
What should happen next?
Internal review date and outcome, ICO complaint date and supporting documents. Record any separate service complaint or legal deadline.