Lotusflower Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 The council failed to answer the latest FOI request to them about the tree felling/replanting programme: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/highway_tree_locations And to make it worse, they say that any further FOI requests about the trees will be classed as vexatious so they'll refuse to answer them; frankly that sounds to me like they're dodging the question instead of usefully engaging with the protest. I think this new tactic is called, "Shooting yourself in the foot!" Not so much dodging as not giving a damn what people think. http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/experts-slam-sheffield-council-and-demand-pause-on-tree-felling-1-7441179 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindfulness Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 If a public body refuses to release information, ask them to conduct an internal review. If the review finds in their favour, you can escalate it to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) who will then conduct an independent review Even if the review does not find in your favour (both the FOIs and the reviews are done by the same person - what a surprise), you can still escalate to the ICO. This is what SORT has done already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusflower Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Ahh. That old chestnut. You may find this helpful.... http://muckraker.me/2013/01/02/what-to-do-if-your-freedom-of-information-foi-request-is-denied/ 2) If a public body refuses to release information, ask them to conduct an internal review. If the review finds in their favour, you can escalate it to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) who will then conduct an independent review. I recommend doing this. When public bodies refuse to release info, it’s often because they think the journalist will just go away. They’re betting that you have a deadline to meet and don’t have time to argue with them. Prove them wrong. If nothing else, you’ll make them think twice about denying requests on a whim. If only we had one decent local journalist who could shed some light on what is going on.... I think Ellen Beardmore in the Sheffield Star is doing a pretty good job. Even the local press are being fobbed off with evasion tactics. Sooner or later the council/Amey bubble is going to burst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindfulness Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Sooner or later the council/Amey bubble is going to burst! We're finally beginning to hear the sound of heads beginning to roll....been patiently waiting for it since May! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesther Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) I think this new tactic is called, "Shooting yourself in the foot!" Not so much dodging as not giving a damn what people think. http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/experts-slam-sheffield-council-and-demand-pause-on-tree-felling-1-7441179 Wasn't it Terry Fox who lost his seat on the council around the time of the Labour St Lukes/Graves Park fiasco? As far as I am aware, it was Jack Scott who was responsible at the council for this tree fiasco for years, until his recent shuffle. ---------- Post added 06-10-2015 at 03:27 ---------- I think Ellen Beardmore in the Sheffield Star is doing a pretty good job. Good. About time. Edited October 7, 2015 by Hesther Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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