The Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) came into force in January 2005. They provide the public with a right of access to a wide range of environmental information that we hold.
The following areas are included:
- Any information relating to the state of land, including water, air, flora or fauna
- Any information about activities which adversely affect the environment, including noise and other nuisances
- Any information about measures which are designed to protect the environment
- Plans, programmes, cost-benefit and other economic analyses which relate to environmental information
- Other information held by the council such as information relating to road, traffic, maintenance, land use planning, development control, buildings and estates.
Requests for information
Anyone can make a request for information.
Make a freedom of information request
You can also ask for environmental information by phoning 020 8825 5000.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs provides more information on EIR.