A Freedom of Information request was submitted to Newcastle City Council on 18th March regarding future plans for Woolsington Hall and grounds. There is a 20-day time limit for compliance with FOI requests. On 11th April – almost a month later - the planning officer in charge of the application advised the request was too vague and that the 20-day time limit will be reset until further clarification on the nature of the request is received. Why the delay? Newcastle City Council’s Information Governance team is currently reviewing this request. In the meantime, the future of Woolsington Woods hangs in the balance.