Freedom of Information Act. Mmm...If only!

In view of the somewhat unpleasant nature of the email previously detailed on this Blog I thought it may be appropriate to make a formal request to Susan Lawrence (EPW) , using the Freedom of Information Act, for copies of emails exchanged between herself and Christine Fraser.
Exeter Parks Watch is classified as a 'public body' and, therefore, is required to fulfill requests made using the FOI Act. This was confirmed by Exeter City Council's Freedom of Information Department and the relevant Central Government Office.

A request for specific information was emailed to Susan Lawrence and followed up with a 'Recorded Delivery' hard copy to ensure that she received it. Email can be so unreliable at times.

A written response was received from Susan, stating that, "she did not have to provide the requested information and would not enter into any further communication with me". I was not particularly surprised at Susan's response, it merely confirmed that, perhaps, some of the requested emails may have been less than positive/complimentary, not only about myself and community reps but also various other positive Exeter City, Devon County, and Devon & Cornwall Constabulary staff.

The simple fact is that copies of the requested emails were not really necessary at this particular time, both Christine Fraser and Susan Lawrence have consistently 'shot themselves in the foot' in 101 other ways.