Freedom of information (FOI) requests

Your request must be in writing and include:

• your name
• your postal address
• your email address
• a description of the information requested

Make your request online:  

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You can also make your request by post or email:

freedom@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Reasons we may refuse your request

We may sometimes refuse your request. 

Examples where this may happen include:

• because the information is personal or commercially sensitive
• it would take us 18 hours or more to provide the information

For more information, go to the how to access information from a public authority – Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Costs

In most cases we will provide information free of charge.

In some instances, we might need to charge:

• if we need to collate, print and post large amounts of materials
• for time it takes to respond
• for information and datasets which are subject to copyright rules

We will let you know if a fee is due before releasing the information. We will only release information once we have received payment.

How we will respond

After you submit your request, we:

• check that it’s clear to understand and a valid request
• work with the service area to prepare a written response
• respond to your request within 20 days – we may lawfully extend the deadline