FS50732530

The complainant asked the public authority to confirm whether there were any agreements to support any rebel group prior to the overthrow of the Charles Taylor led Liberian government and for a copy of any document setting out the terms of such support. Relying on sections 27(4), 23(5) and 24(2) FOIA, the public authority neither…

FS50716748

The complainant has requested information with regards to an Inn and its directors, one of whom is the complainant. Minting and Gautby Parish Council (the council) provided information to the complainant, however the complainant considered more was held. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council has provided the information it holds within the scope of…

FS50731743

The complainant requested details of who recommended five individuals for honours. The Cabinet Office said that it only held information relating to one individual, and refused to disclose that information under section 37(1)(b) (the conferring by the Crown of an honour or dignity). The Commissioner’s decision is that the Cabinet Office does not hold information…

FS50658301

The complainant has requested various information regarding “compliance interviews” from the Department for Work and Pensions. It relied on section 12 (costs) to withhold requested information, the Commissioner’s decision is that it was correct to do so. Powered by WPeMatico

FS50689796

The complainant has requested information about Employment and Support Allowance First Tier Tribunal appeals. The DWP relied on sections 22 (future publication) and 12 (costs) not to provide the requested information. The Commissioner’s decision is that DWP reliance on the said sections was correct. Powered by WPeMatico

FS50733619

The complainant has requested information from Lewisham Council about housing benefit claims. Lewisham Council disclosed some information within the scope of the request and for the remainder has relied on section 12 FOIA – costs of compliance exceeds the appropriate limit. The Commissioner’s decision is that Lewisham Council is entitled to rely on section 12in…

FS50734571

The complainant has requested information with regards to the Bianca Statue outside the Theatre Royal, Plymouth. Plymouth City Council (the council) provided the information it held. The Complainant considered that the council had not provided everything requested. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council has provided all the information it holds relevant to the request.…

FS50712358

The complainant has requested information regarding Jobcentre managers visiting 10 Downing Street. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) initially informed the complainant that it did not hold the information, however, it subsequently relied on section 12 of the Act as collating the information would exceed the appropriate limit. The Commissioner’s decision is that DWP…

FER0759503

The complainant has made a series of requests about various specified locations in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. Cambridgeshire County Council refused to comply with the requests under section 14(1) of the Freedom of Information Act and regulation 12(4)(b) of the Environmental Information Regulations. The complainant subsequently contested the Council’s refusal. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council…

FS50747975

The complainant submitted a request to Doncaster Council (the Council) seeking a copy of a particular letter sent by Sajid Javid, the then Communities Secretary, and also seeking copies of emails sent or received by the Council’s Chief Executive and Mayor concerning the subject of devolution in Yorkshire. The Council disclosed the copy of the…