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Environmental Information Regulations

The Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) 2004 were introduced on 1 January 2005 to give individuals right of access to environmental data held by local authorities and private bodies who carry out a public function.

Examples of environmental records are of land use, waste, energy, pollution, refuse, waste management, etc.

In complying with the Environmental Information Regulations South Tyneside Homes has a duty to:

  • Respond to all EIR requests within 20 working days
  • Offer advice and guidance, where appropriate to ensure you acquire the information you seek
  • Respond to requests free of charge where the cost is less than £450 or 2.5 working days
  • Provide information in a suitable format

If part of an EIR request falls within Freedom of Information or Data protection different exemptions, charges and timescales do apply.

Making an Environmental Information Request

For further guidance about the Environmental Regulations the following websites may prove useful:


Contact your local housing office

You can contact your local housing office by telephone
0191 423 4000 or by fax 0191 423 4000

Out of hours emergencies

You can call us out of hours in an emergency on 0800 694 6900

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Registered Office: South Shields Town Hall, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2RL
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