What to do – and how

This page links you to information to help you stand up for the things you care about. We will add tips and advice as the need arises and when you suggest topics that we should cover.

Photography in public: rules around taking photos or film

(Your rights if you’re being photographed by security men or police, and your rights to photograph.)

Requesting information: how to make a LGOIMA request

(The process of 0btaining information about what local government and various agencies are doing.)

CONDUCT OF MEETINGS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND AGENCIES

(Your rights to notice of meetings, public attendance and access to agenda and reports).

Decisions that the Ombudsman can investigate

(What you can complain about if you’re not satisfied with the answers you receive.)