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Freedom of Information

From 1st January 2005 the Freedom of Information Act gave every person the right to access information recorded and held by local authorities subject to certain conditions and exemptions. The intention of the Act is to provide a culture of greater openness and accountability for public bodies.

South Tyneside Council has a duty to respond to information requests and will advise accordingly if information is available.

If you wish to find out what information is held about you there are a number of ways you can contact us. You can either

For further guidance about the Freedom of Information Act 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

South Tyneside Homes is registered in England and Wales - Registration Number 05381705
Registered Office: South Shields Town Hall, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2RL
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