FS50704775

The complainant has requested information in relation to risk assessments conducted by different bus operators under the jurisdiction of Transport for London (TfL) for a specified period of time. TfL provided some information to the complainant, but stated that the remainder was not held. The Commissioner’s view is that the complainant’s request was not clear,…

FS50677420

The complainant has requested information about Winter Fuel Payments to recipients in France. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Department for Work and Pensions correctly relied on section 12 (cost limit) to refuse the request. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Powered by…

FER0720778

The complainant has requested internal communications relating to the council’s handling of his previous information requests. The council refused the request, withholding the information under the exceptions for disclosure of personal data, internal communications, and the adverse effect to the course of justice/the ability to conduct an inquiry of a criminal nature – regulations 13,…

FER0721960

The complainant has requested information relating to a number of transactions that took place in 2006 relating to the Compulsory Purchase Orders for the 2012 Olympics. The GLA disclosed the recorded information it holds and informed the complainant that it does not hold the remaining information. During the Commissioner’s investigation, further information was identified and…

FS50700910

The complainant made a freedom of information request to Redbridge London Borough Council (“the Council”) for details of its insurance premiums. The Council refused the request under the exemption in section 43(2) (commercial interests) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the section 43(2) exemption is not engaged. Powered by WPeMatico

FS50702167

The complainant has requested information relating to the creation of a Food Hub near Norwich. Broadland District Council initial refused the request, citing the exemption for commercial interests – section 43(2) of the FOIA. Following the Commissioner’s involvement the public authority reconsidered the request under the EIR, disclosing some information and withholding other information under…

FS50697881

The complainant has alleged that the public authority has failed to respond to his information requests. The Council says it has provided all the relevant information it holds. The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority does not hold any further information. The Commissioner does not require any steps to be taken. Powered by WPeMatico

FER0695235

The complainant has made two information requests in which he seeks various information about the handling of a planning complaint and associated information requests that he has made. Leeds City Council disclosed held information in response, but under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998. The complainant subsequently contested that further information was held…

FS50689445

The complainant has requested information from the Department for Work and Pensions (“the DWP”) about which of its work experience schemes for people seeking employment were offered by a particular organisation. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DWP has correctly refused the request under section 12 of the FOIA as the time for compliance would…

FS50710034

The complainant requested information about various contracts that Kirby Muxloe Parish Council (“the Parish Council”) had entered into. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Parish Council failed to respond to the request within 20 working days and has therefore breached Section 10 of the Freedom of Information Act (“the FOIA”). The Commissioner requires the public…