What's the benefit of sending #FOI requests to multiple councils? As Isaac from @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social explained at #FOIFest, it enables you to see the national picture that is not otherwise available. Listen to Isaac's short session on our podcast www.mysociety.org/podcast/how-...

The theme this week, accepting money from one place and giving it to charity

I'm looking for examples of those graphics MPs use to talk about their parliamentary work - any links appreciated

These are the opening sentences from mySociety's Chief Executive @itscrowbot.bsky.social's article (www.publictechnology.net/2026/05/13/s...), published today by Public Technology. #AI #publicprocurement #AIpolicy #policymaking

We've recently been working with Sitra on research exploring the development of a proposed European Civic Tech Hub. Join us online on 4th June to hear and discuss the key findings and recommendations: luma.com/9q6l5ydl

These are the opening sentences from mySociety's Chief Executive @itscrowbot.bsky.social's article (www.publictechnology.net/2026/05/13/s...), published today by Public Technology. #AI #publicprocurement #AIpolicy #policymaking

"The FOI Act is fundamental to our investigations," explains @jennacorderoy.bsky.social of Democracy For Sale, also making the case that these rights should be less denigrated & more celebrated. Listen to this panel from FOI Fest in full at www.mysociety.org/podcast/foi-... #FOI

My piece on government AI in Public Technology today www.publictechnology.net/2026/05/13/s... As more AI systems are used in government, we need to get better at asking questions about them and getting meaningful answers.

We are hiring! 📢 Specifically, we're looking for Python developers with a willingness to learn Perl to help develop and support the rollout of our digital services for local authorities and other public sector clients. Remote role. Friendly team. More details: apply.workable.com/mysociety/j/...

📣Really interesting piece from @mysociety.org summarising the final session in the recent FOI workshop series they hosted. They invited FOI officers to discuss the biggest pressures they face and the day-to-day realities of administering the system. www.mysociety.org/2026/05/11/f...

"FOI is really important" - that's what Warren Seddon from @infocommission.bsky.social said at FOI Fest, and we couldn't agree more! Listen to Warren's full keynote at www.mysociety.org/podcast/foi-... #FOI

Could you spare half an hour for a chat? We're keen to speak to youth groups of all types about collaboration, outreach and how (or if) you use data. Find out more - and please pass this on to your network - thanks! www.mysociety.org/community/yo...

How the @ukparliament.parliament.uk's digital record of debates is finally complete, covering from 1803 to the modern day (with a nod to @mysociety.org and @theyworkforyou.com) commonshansard.blog.parliament.uk/2026/05/01/h...

We are looking for a @societyworks.org developer (deadline end of May) and a @mysociety.org user support officer (deadline tomorrow) to join us: www.mysociety.org/about/careers/ I think it’s a good, fun place to work, with good dev processes, but I would say that :) Happy to answer any questions

Plans for the weekend? The deadline for our User Support Officer vacancy is this Sunday, so if you want to apply, better get to it 😁 apply.workable.com/mysociety/j/...

Could you spare half an hour for a chat? We're keen to speak to youth groups of all types about collaboration, outreach and how (or if) you use data. Find out more - and please pass this on to your network - thanks! www.mysociety.org/community/yo...

An "invaluable and trusted tool", "transparent and accessible to all". You, like Eleanor Shaikh, could be uncovering information that reveals malpractice, or rights a huge wrong, with a simple #FOI request. Have you tried @whatdotheyknow.bsky.social yet?

An "invaluable and trusted tool", "transparent and accessible to all". You, like Eleanor Shaikh, could be uncovering information that reveals malpractice, or rights a huge wrong, with a simple #FOI request. Have you tried @whatdotheyknow.bsky.social yet?

@rosewhiff.bsky.social reflected on what 21 years of Freedom of Information has changed in the UK at #FOIFest. Listen to the whole conversation: www.mysociety.org/podcast/foi-... #FOI

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In 2017, Wales set a target for a carbon neutral public sector by 2030, and the 2025 Action Scorecards results show real strength: ♻️ All 5 UK councils recycling 70%+ of waste are Welsh -Bridgend, Conwy, Pembrokeshire, Vale of Glamorgan and Swansea 🔎 councilclimatescorecards.uk/nations/wales/

@alexparsons.bsky.social has been thinking about the increased demand on public systems created by #AI - not just #FOI but for all areas where the public interface with government. Here's a suggestion for an approach that can work for the public benefit: www.mysociety.org/2026/04/14/r...

"Just at a fundamental level it feels wrong for sewage to be going into rivers”: we spoke to @alexlipp.github.io about the importance of open data, and how sewagemap.co.uk uses our WriteToThem service to get people to convince their MPs of that too! www.mysociety.org/2026/04/16/h...

Something you can do today to defend your local rivers from corporate pollution. We can win this! But we need to keep this horrendous issue in the limelight and put decision makers under pressure.

Thanks to @mysociety.org for this great focus on SewageMap and what we’re doing to make sewage spill data more transparent! (And how the public can apply pressure for even more data!!)

"Just at a fundamental level it feels wrong for sewage to be going into rivers”: we spoke to @alexlipp.github.io about the importance of open data, and how sewagemap.co.uk uses our WriteToThem service to get people to convince their MPs of that too! www.mysociety.org/2026/04/16/h...

@alexparsons.bsky.social has been thinking about the increased demand on public systems created by #AI - not just #FOI but for all areas where the public interface with government. Here's a suggestion for an approach that can work for the public benefit: www.mysociety.org/2026/04/14/r...

So the theme I want to look at this week is gifts received in a private capacity vs where there's some kind of professional justification

@jennacorderoy.bsky.social of Democracy For Sale points out that while the world has moved on, there are aspects of the #FOI Act which haven't - like requesting information from private companies working on public projects. Listen to the whole conversation: www.mysociety.org/podcast/foi-...

How can we protect and expand FOI? @mysociety.org have written up the first workshop exploring what an FOI Network could do to help www.mysociety.org/2026/04/14/f... The second workshop, on how a Network could support journalists and specialist users, is... TOMORROW! Sign up: luma.com/y12euvs2

Eleanor Shaikh discovered FOI when she saw how the Post Office Horizon software was affecting her own local sub Postmaster - if you watched 'Mr Bates vs the Post Office', you'll know what we're talking about. What Eleanor has achieved with FOI since then is nothing short of remarkable.

Round up by @juliacushion.bsky.social of the case against restricting FOI www.mysociety.org/2026/04/08/t...

Both the Senedd and Scottish Parliament have now dissolved for the upcoming elections - but if you put your postcode into @theyworkforyou.com we're using @democracyclub.org.uk data to tell you more about candidates.

The growing case to protect FOI www.mysociety.org/2026/04/08/t... from @mysociety.org with a round-up of posts pushing back against a recent FT report that the UK Government is considering lowering the cost limit for FOI (which means more requests can be rejected) #accesstoinfo #opengov #opendata

Amazing what you can do with #FOI - like, uncover a massive national scandal and help see justice done! Eleanor Shaikh was "just" an ordinary person who saw her local sub-postmaster suffering due to the Horizon software issues, so she started asking questions...

A great woman, who quietly rolled up her sleeves years ago and tried to help those impacted by the PO Scandal

Eleanor Shaikh discovered FOI when she saw how the Post Office Horizon software was affecting her own local sub Postmaster - if you watched 'Mr Bates vs the Post Office', you'll know what we're talking about. What Eleanor has achieved with FOI since then is nothing short of remarkable.

JOB VACANCY: Could you provide excellent support for the users of mySociety's key services, some of whom are taking their first steps into democratic engagement? Part time, fully remote. Find out more and apply at: apply.workable.com/mysociety/j/... NO AGENCIES, THANKS!

More than 10 million people have made an #FOI request, says Warren Seddon of @infocommission.bsky.social. FOI Fest sessions are now available as podcasts - subscribe to hear insights from FOI experts, users & campaigners: www.mysociety.org/podcasts/mys... #FreedomofInformation

More than 10 million people have made an #FOI request, says Warren Seddon of @infocommission.bsky.social. FOI Fest sessions are now available as podcasts - subscribe to hear insights from FOI experts, users & campaigners: www.mysociety.org/podcasts/mys... #FreedomofInformation

In response to the anonymously-briefed article in the FT last week floating new restrictions to FOI, Alex Parsons breaks down what’s proposed, and why it’s not a good solution www.mysociety.org/2026/03/19/r...

In response to the anonymously-briefed article in the FT last week floating new restrictions to FOI, Alex Parsons breaks down what’s proposed, and why it’s not a good solution www.mysociety.org/2026/03/19/r...

Ok! Some interesting ones to think about this week

With the rush to deploy #AI in both the public and private sectors, it's essential to stop & ask: 'Is this the right tool for the job?'. In this blog post, we lay out a simple model for checking just that. www.mysociety.org/2026/03/24/h...

Have written more about what FOI cost limits are, and the effects of lowering them www.mysociety.org/2026/03/19/r...

Even by the normal standards, a very weak case being made here. Almost all of the increase relates to records moving to the National Archives. www.ft.com/content/2c34...

Rydym eisiau clywed gan sefydliadau ymgyrchu a chyngor sy’n gweithio yng Nghymru! Gall eich mewnbwn helpu pobl yng Nghymru i gael y neges gywir i’r cynrychiolydd cywir. www.mysociety.org/democracy/ma... #cymru

We want to hear from campaign & advice organisations who work in #Wales! We'd like to hear your experiences, so we can learn more about helping people get the right message to the right representative on #WriteToThem. Please pass this on to any suitable orgs: www.mysociety.org/democracy/ma...

We want to hear from campaign & advice organisations who work in #Wales! We'd like to hear your experiences, so we can learn more about helping people get the right message to the right representative on #WriteToThem. Please pass this on to any suitable orgs: www.mysociety.org/democracy/ma...

⛽ 10% still hold direct investments in airports Strong foundations. More to do. 🔎 councilclimatescorecards.uk/sections/s4_g_f/ Thank you to @mysociety.org for bringing this to life 🌟