Public Sector Guides
Practical advice for navigating UK council tax, planning, FOI and your data rights
Guide
How to Challenge Your Council Tax Band: A Step-by-Step Guide
Think you're in the wrong council tax band? Here's how to check, build your case and make a formal challenge through the VOA.
GuideHow to Make an FOI Request: Everything You Need to Know
A complete guide to Freedom of Information requests in the UK — who you can ask, what to request, and what to do if refused.
GuideDo I Need Planning Permission? A Complete UK Guide for Homeowners
Which home improvements need planning permission and which fall under permitted development. Covers extensions, lofts, fences and more.
Your RightsSubject Access Requests: How to Find Out What Data Organisations Hold on You
Your right to know under UK GDPR. How to make a subject access request, what organisations must provide, and what to do if they refuse.