
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) places requirements on public authorities relating to the disclosure of information in order to promote greater openness and transparency.
The Act requires every public authority to establish a publication scheme in order to provide easy access to information about itself, its activities and the way it operates. A publication scheme has to list the categories of information that are available, detail how the information is published and whether there are any charges for making the information available.
Though Housing Associations are not "Public Authorities" under the Act, the Board of Stafford and Rural Homes has committed to conducting the business in ways which promote greater openness and transparency.