Freedom of Information appeals
If you wish to make an appeal you should write, clearly stating your reasons for dissatisfaction to:
Director of Governance
South Ribble Borough Council
Civic Centre
West Paddock
Leyland
PR25 1DH
Tel: 01772 625625
Email: foi@southribble.gov.uk
We will send you an acknowledgement on receipt of your appeal. Your appeal will then be considered by an internal review, comprising of different officials to the ones who made the original decision about your request.
In most cases you will be told the outcome of your review within 3 weeks of receipt of your appeal. If your appeal is more complex, it may take longer to consider, you will be contacted and told when you should expect to hear the outcome. In any case this should be no longer than 6 weeks.
If your appeal is wholly, or partially, upheld you will be advised about any action that needs to be taken by us. If the decision is to release information previously withheld, we will let you know when you can expect to receive this.
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your request, you can contact the Information Commissioner. You are entitled to approach the Commissioner at any time; however, they will not generally consider a matter until the council's review procedure has been completed.
The Information Commissioner can be contacted at:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF