main content Environmental Information Regulations

The Environmental Information Regulations 2004 are made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.  In effect, environmental information is exempt from the Act and is released or withheld under the Regulations.

Details

Environmental information covers information on:

• the state of the environment, such as air, water, soil, land, flora and fauna and diversity
• genetically modified organisms
• emissions and discharges, noise, energy, radiation, waste and other such substances
• measures and activities such as policies, plans and agreement;
• reports, cost benefits and economic analyses
• the state of human health and safety, contamination of the food chain
• cultural sites and built structures as they may be affected by environmental factors.

Further information

More details on access to offical information are available on the Information Commissioner's website. 

Next steps

If you would like to apply for information, please download the 'How to apply for information' guidance note 'Information request form'. These documents will tell you everything you need to know about sending in a request.

Contact

Telephone: 020 8313 4316
Fax: 020 8290 0608
e-mail: foi@bromley.gov.uk  

Address:
Information Coordinator, Legal and Democratic Services, Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley BR1 3UH