Common freedom of information requests

We receive a lot of requests for information, much of which is already available on this website. Before submitting an FOI request, please check to see if it's available in the list below of our most common requests or information we already make available:

Business rates (National Non-Domestic Rates)

This data is published quarterly. Last updated July 2024.

Right to Buy

The data below shows details of the properties sold under the Right to Buy scheme since 1980, including the type of property, year of build, square footage, valuation and the price it was sold for after discount.

Annual burial statistics

  • 2023 - 286
  • 2022 - 265
  • 2021 - 275
  • 2020 - 258
  • 2019 - 226
  • 2018 - 304
  • 2017 - 316
  • 2016 - 310
  • 2015 - 304

Please note: we do not provide a cremation service.

Council Tax - consent, contract and the law

Occasionally, we receive requests from various groups or people who believe they are bound only by statute laws they consent to. Being a member of one of these groups (for example - Freeman on the Land, or a person that relies on archaic or repealed laws), does not exempt you from paying Council Tax. Find out more about challenges to the legality of Council Tax.

Information you can find on our website

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