Freedom Of Information

Submitting a Freedom Of Information Request
You can submit your FOI requests to any council in the country regarding empty properties via this website: http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/

You choose the public authority that you would like information from, then write a brief note describing what you want to know. We then send your request to the public authority. Any response they make is automatically published on the website for you and anyone else to find and read.

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. To read more click here > >

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. To read more click here >>

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. To read more click here > >

How to make a Freedom Of Information request
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.