Freedom of Information

What is Freedom of Information?

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives you the right to request recorded information held by public organisations.

You can request information about:

• our policies and procedures
• decisions and governance
• spending and financial information
• services and activities carried out by the OPCC.

Some information may be exempt from disclosure where the law allows.

Information we already publish

We publish a wide range of information on our website as part of our commitment to transparency.

This includes:

• our Publication Scheme
• transparency and accountability pages
• reports, policies and strategies
• financial and governance information

Checking our published information may help you find what you need without making a formal request.

How do I make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request?

You can make a FOI request if the information you are looking for is not already available on our website. When making a request please provide:

• your name
• contact details
• a clear description of the information you would like to receive

To make a FOI request, please write to us at:

Freedom of Information Request
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner
Runcorn Town Hall
Heath Road
Runcorn
WA7 5TD

or send an email (opens email application) with the subject FOI Request.

FOI disclosure log

Our disclosure log contains responses to previous FOI requests. The Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s FOI Disclosure Log can be viewed here.

Personal information

If you wish to access information held about yourself, you should make a Subject Access Request (SAR) under data protection legislation rather than an FOI request.

Why this matters

Providing access to information helps:

• support openness and transparency
• improve accountability
• increase public understanding of our work
• build trust and confidence in policing