Environmental Information Regulations

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

Examples of environmental records are:

• land use
• waste and refuse
• energy
• pollution
• waste management

We have a duty to:

• respond to all EIR requests within 20 working days
• offer advice and guidance where appropriate to ensure you receive the information you want
• 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

• E-mail us at connect2@southtyneside.gov.uk
• Telephone 0300 123 6633
• Write to us at the following address: 
         South Tyneside Council Housing Services,
         Town Hall and Civic Offices,
         Westoe Road,
         South Shields,
         Tyne and Wear,
         NE22 2RL