Freedom of Information

From January 2005, a change in the law gives you, the public, a general right of access to see information held by local authorities such as Torfaen County Borough Council. Freedom of Information allows people to see how public bodies work and encourages active participation in the process. The Act is designed to:  

• encourage greater openness and accountability in public authorities
• help increase levels of public trust
• encourage improvements in our interaction with the public