LocalGov.co.uk - Your authority on UK local government - Council issued with FOI enforcement notice

Shropshire Council faced enforcement action for ignoring freedom of information requests for years, failing public transparency. The Information Commissioner’s Office mandated immediate responses to highlight the legal duty of accountability in local governance. This case underscores open data’s critical role in ensuring institutions remain answerable to citizens and uphold democratic integrity through timely information access.

Source: localgov.co.uk
Published on 2023-05-11