Members of the public have a legal right to make a request to public bodies for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR).

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The principles underpinning the FOIA are to enable citizens to gain insight into the decision-making processes and the ability the influence those decisions and ensure that public bodies are accountable for spending public funds.

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The EIR give people a right of access to information about the activities of public authorities that relate to or affect the environment. This process can have a positive impact on the environment and in helping to reduce climate change.

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AVLA Business Services Limited specialise in helping organisation to comply their legal obligations under the FOIA and EIR by providing effective and efficient services in the following areas:

• designing and delivering training for staff around the essential elements of the FOIA and EIR

• assisting with drafting responses, including applying legal exemptions to information that you would like to keep confidential

• conducting internal reviews of responses, respond to complaints and assisting with investigations or enforcement actions by the Information Commissioner

• drafting policy and procedure to comply with legal, regulatory requirements and fulfil business needs

 

Our services are delivered remotely or onsite and are adapted to the needs of your organisation.