Environmental Information Regulations
This interactive workshop explores the Environmental Information Regulations and provides a complete overview of how to handle requests under the EIR.
After briefly considering the background to the EIR, it explores the definition of environmental information in depth. This is followed by an examination of the procedural aspects of dealing with EIR requests followed by the final session that explores the EIR exceptions to disclosure.
This workshop aims to give delegates the confidence to recognise environmental information requests and an understanding of how to apply the EIR exceptions to disclosure. It is suitable for beginners or those who wish to refresh their knowledge.
The tutor's expert knowledge combined with real life case studies and interactive exercises provides an engaging and interesting introduction to the EIR.
Key Topics
- Background to the EIR
- The EIR and FOI: Understanding the relationship and differences
- Public Authorities
- What is environmental information? Identifying EIR requests
- Handling requests
- The Presumption in Favour of Disclosure: What does this mean?
- The EIR exceptions
- Refusal Notices
- Internal Reviews and Enforcement
Dates & Cost
Online
£449 plus VAT
Classroom
£499 plus VAT
Timings: 10am to 4pm
Course tutors
All our associates are experienced information governance professionals who have been training and advising in this field for many years.

What our clients say about us
Made a difficult subject easily accessible and understood. KP Countryside Council for Wales
Excellent informative course. Tim was impressively knowledgeable and presented in a refreshingly lively and enthusiastic manner. VC, Royal College of Psychiatrists
Excellent course, expertly delivered by Tim. Explained EIR clearly in an easy to understand manner. KP, Manchester City Council
\"Thank you for a very interesting webinar - and packing so much in to a very short time.
I will definitely look at attending one of your full day events for more in depth training\"
LA, Medway NHS Foundation Trust
A lively + engaging trainer! EB, Kent County Council
