Tag Archives: FOI/EIR
Most-read stories of 2012
Posted on Posted onA look back at the media releases and campaign letters that proved the most popular in 2012. January ‘Clean Air in London’ lodges complaint over breaches of air pollution laws in London http://cleanairinlondon.org/legal/clean-air-in-london-lodges-complaint-over-breaches-of-air-pollution-laws-in-london/ Guide to health impacts: ‘Invisible’ air pollution … Continue reading
Mayor of London urged to warn all those affected by smog
Posted on Posted onGovernment website is predicting ‘Moderate’ air pollution in London for the next three days. airTEXT is forecasting ‘Moderate’ 6/10 ozone levels at the Olympic Park on Wednesday Government website says ‘the main pollutant of concern is ozone’ and ‘the situation … Continue reading
Government caves in and releases ministerial briefing papers hours before London elections
Posted on Posted onGovernment caves in and releases ministerial briefing papers hours before London elections It has taken over three years for Simon Birkett (Founder and Director of Clean Air in London), backed by Friends of the Earth’s Rights and Justice Centre and … Continue reading
EIR request shows Mayor Johnson failing to warn Londoners and may be seeking to mislead us
Posted on Posted onEnvironmental information request shows Mayor Johnson is failing to warn Londoners and may be actively seeking to mislead us about the biggest public health crisis since the Great Smog of 1952. 4,000 early deaths in 1952 changed the world but … Continue reading
Government keeps new ‘right’ under FOI/EIR laws
Posted on Posted onCourt of Appeal decision: Government keeps new right to ‘rely as of right’ upon a different exception or exceptions in proceedings before the Information Commissioner and/or the First-tier Tribunal for refusing to disclose environmental information ‘Clean Air in London’ considers … Continue reading
‘Clean Air in London’ has found 1,148 schools in London within 150 metres of busiest roads
Posted on Posted onLong-term exposure to air pollution may have contributed to all 15,800 deaths due to cardiovascular causes in London in 2009 (i.e. one in three of all deaths) at an average additional loss of life for each of these adults of … Continue reading
Government obtains the right to add or substitute exceptions to avoid disclosing information
Posted on Posted onGovernment obtains the right to add or substitute exceptions to avoid disclosing information Information may relate to European Commission’s imminent infraction decision on PM10 The Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) has made a landmark decision on an access to information … Continue reading
Government attempts to keep London air pollution information secret
Posted on Posted onFriends of the Earth/Clean Air in London press release Government attempts to keep London air pollution information secret A freedom of information tribunal is being urged by environmental campaigners to reject Government attempts to keep secret sections of ministerial briefing … Continue reading
‘Clean Air in London’ fighting Government appeal against Order to release details including Ministerial briefings
Posted on Posted on‘Clean Air in London’ is joining Information Commissioner’s Office at Information Tribunal on 11 and 12 May to fight Government appeal against Order to release details including Ministerial briefings relating to its January 2009 meeting with Mayor Johnson ‘Clean Air … Continue reading
EIR request for information about any meeting between Lord Hunt and Mayor Johnson
Posted on Posted onClive Porro Head of Defra’s Information Rights Team Area 1E 3-8 Whitehall Place London SW1A 2HH By registered post and email to clive.porro@defra.gsi.gov.uk Your ref: RFI 0000 2490 1 May 2009 Dear Mr Porro, EIR Request for information about any … Continue reading