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You have the right to request information from any publicly-funded body, and get answers. WhatDoTheyKnow helps you make a Freedom of Information request. It also publishes all requests online.

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Who can I request information from?

WhatDoTheyKnow covers requests to 19,284 authorities, including:

Department of Health 2459 requests
British Broadcasting Corporation 2749 requests
Ministry of Defence 4077 requests
Department for Work and Pensions 8502 requests
Kent County Council 1544 requests
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council 2357 requests
Scottish Natural Heritage 58 requests

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What information has been released?

WhatDoTheyKnow users have made 413,808 requests, including:

Northamptonshire County Council answered a request about A43 Realignment - CPO for land required to construct Phase 1b

about 21 hours ago
Transport for London answered a request about Rail Replacement Bus Stops

1 day ago
Transport for London answered a request about Lists of Accessible Taxis under S167 Equality Act 2010

1 day ago
Cannock Chase District Council answered a request about Waste and recycling collection dates

1 day ago
Richmond upon Thames Borough Council answered a request about Rocks Lane consultation

1 day ago

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