Freedom Of Information
London Borough of Bexley - latest development
The tribunal has ruled that information on ownership of homes not owned by individuals can be released. Read David Ireland's blogspot article above for more information.
Freedom Of Information - London Borough Of Bexley
The freedom to see council's lists of empty homes: Those of you who have followed the issue will know that earlier this year the Information commissioner ruled on a case form Bexley. He ruled that the council's reasoning for refusing the request - it might lead to increased crime, was not persuasive and ordered the council to disclose the information.
Public Interest - Inside Housing - 29th September 2006
Many councils have been shy of disclosing lists of their empty homes, but freedom of information powers are slowly changing things. David Ireland reports.
Camden keeps silent over its empty homes - Inside Housing 15 September 2006
Camden Council has refused a developer access to its list of empty homes, claiming the disclosure could prevent it from getting a good price to buy the properties itself.
State Secrets - New Start - July 2005 - How to...provide the right information about your empty properties - What can Local Authorities do?
Freedom of Information - David Ireland shares some tips on how the Freedom of Information Act 2000 can help in the fight against empty homes, including How to Make a Request using the Act.