Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) 2002 Act (FOISA) gives you a right of access to information held by all Scottish public authorities, including Aberdeen City Council. It is intended to make it easier to understand how we carry out our duties, why we make the decisions we do, and how we spend public money.
This means that if you make a request to us for information, we must give it to you - provided that we hold the information, and it is not exempt from release. Freedom of Information (FOI) is about improving access to information by the public and will deliver greater openness and transparency throughout the public sector.
Openness is one of the founding principles of Aberdeen City Council and we support the aims of the Freedom of Information legislation.
The Freedom Information Enquiries Team is your first point of contact for information about your rights under the FOISA and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004. We can provide you with advice and guidance including:
- where to find information in the Council's publication scheme;
- an explanation of why you may not receive all the information you ask for; and
- your rights under the legislation.
We are available Monday to Friday 9-5 by telephone, or by email at any time.
Contact(s)
- FOI Enquiries Archives & Records Management
Office of the City Solicitor
Town House
Broad Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1AQ
Phone: 01224 522875
Email: foienquiries@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Frequently Asked Question(s)
- Are there any restrictions on what I can do with information I get if I make a request under the Freedom of Information Act?
- Can I do whatever I want with information that I get from the Council?
- Can I request personal information held by the Council?
- Do I have to say why I want information if I make a request under the Freedom of Information Act?
- Does the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 only apply to records created from 1st January 2005, when it came into force?
- How can I make a request for information?
- How long do authorities have to respond to a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002?
- Is access to personal information covered under the Freedom of Information Act?
- What if English is not my first language and I want the Council to provide information under the Freedom of Information Act?
- What sort of information can I request under the Freedom of Information Act?
- Who is responsible for monitoring compliance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002?
- Will I be charged a fee for obtaining information under the Freedom of Information Act?
