Freedom of Information for local councils: obligations, procedures and exemptions

This course examines the obligations of local councils regarding Freedom of Information (FOI).
We discuss the necessary policies and procedures.
How your council could ensure awareness among officers and councillors about FOI. Consider the steps to follow when managing an FOI request including the use of exemptions.
Event Information
Event Date | Fri 22 Aug 2025 9:30 |
Event End Date | Fri 22 Aug 2025 11:30 |
Registered | 0 |
Price | £35.00 |
Location | Online |
Categories | Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, Councillor Development |
Speakers
Breakthrough Communications
Dan Purchese
Breakthrough Communications is pleased to partner with the National Association of Local Councils as NALC’s national partners for advice, guidance and services covering all aspects of parish and town council communications and engagement, as well as data protection and Freedom of Information. We also work with and support more than 25 County Associations of Local Councils by providing council communications and compliance training to their member councils on a range of communications and compliance subjects. This includes DAPTC here in Dorset. We also support many hundreds of parish and town councils directly with all aspects of their communications, community engagement and GDPR and FOI compliance.
Contact
Telephone: 01305 224460
Member Advice: advice@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
Member Training: training@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
General Enquiries: info@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm