29 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
A public authority will breach section 10 of FOIA if it fails to respond to a request within 20 working days. Based on evidence available to the Commissioner, by the date of this notice the public authority has not issued a substantive response to this request. Therefore the Commissioner finds a breach of section 10. The public authority must provide a substantive response to the request in accordance with its obligations under FOIA. The public authority must take this step within 30 calendar days of the date of this decision notice.
Exemptions cited: FOI 10
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29 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant submitted a four-part request to Crawley Borough Council (the council) for information held about Stiles Harold Williams (SHW), a company that manages the council’s commercial property portfolio. This complaint primarily concerns the council’s handling of part 3 of the request, which the council refused under section 43(2) (commercial interests) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council has failed to comply with section 16(1) (advice and assistance) of FOIA. This is because part 3 of the request did not have a single objective reading and the council failed to seek clarification of this part of the request from the complainant under section 1(3) of FOIA. As the council failed to respond to parts 1,2 and 4 of the request, and failed to issue a refusal notice in response to part 3, within 20 working days, the Commissioner has found a breach of section 1, 10 and 17 of FOIA. The Commissioner requires the council to seek clarification of the information that t
Exemptions cited: FOI 1; FOI 10; FOI 16; FOI 17
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29 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Environmental Information Regulations 2004
The complainant has requested details of communal heating and hot water system. Westminster City Council provided some information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority breached regulation 11 of the EIR, as it failed to carry out its internal review within 40 working days. The public authority must reconsider how it responded to the original request and inform the complainant of the outcome in accordance with its obligations under the EIR.
Exemptions cited: EIR 11
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29 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant has requested information about the cause of a fire at a residential property.
London Fire Brigade (“the public authority”) relied on section 41 of FOIA (information provided in confidence) to withhold the information.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority was entitled to rely on section 41(1) of FOIA to withhold the requested information.
The Commissioner does not require further steps.
Exemptions cited: FOI 41(1)
29 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant requested information relating to the Airwave/TETRA emergency-button alert tone. The Home Office denied holding information within the scope of the request. The Commissioner’s decision is that, on the balance of probabilities, the Home Office does not hold the requested information and nor is such information held by a third party on the Home Office’s behalf for the purposes of section 3(2)(b) of FOIA. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken as a result of this decision.
Exemptions cited: FOI 3
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29 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant asked the London Borough of Hounslow ('the Council') why a specific Council property had remained unoccupied for many years. The request was made on 19 March 2025. The Council provided a response on 16 May 2025. During the Commissioner’s investigation in late 2025, the Council provided a further, more detailed final response setting out a timeline of lettings and the reasons for void periods.The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council breached section 10(1) FOIA by failing to respond to the request within 20 working days. However, on the balance of probabilities the Council has now conducted adequate searches and disclosed the recorded information it holds that falls within scope. Accordingly, the Council has satisfied its section 1(1) obligations by the close of the investigation.
Exemptions cited: FOI 1
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29 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Environmental Information Regulations 2004
The complainant requested information relating to a planning inquiry. Derbyshire Dales District Council (the “council”) refused the request, withholding information under the exceptions for the course of justice (regulation 12(5)(b)) and commercial confidentiality (regulation 12(5)(e)). The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was not entitled to refuse to disclose the requested information under regulation 12(5)(b) or regulation 12(5)(e) of the EIR. In failing to demonstrate that those exceptions were engaged at the time of the request, the council breached regulation 5(1) of the EIR. The Commissioner requires the council to disclose the information withheld under regulation 12(5)(b) and regulation 12(5)(e).
Exemptions cited: EIR 12(5)(b); EIR 12(5)(e); EIR 5(1)
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29 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant has requested information about seized and frozen assets in relation to a particular crime cartel. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) neither confirmed nor denied (NCND) holding the requested information, citing section 31(3) (law enforcement) of FOIA as its basis for doing so. The Commissioner’s decision is that the CPS was entitled to rely on section 31(3) of FOIA to NCND holding the requested information. The Commissioner does not require the CPS to take any further steps.
Exemptions cited: FOI 31
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29 Apr 2026Complaint partially upheldFreedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant has requested information about Operation Ocelot from the Metropolitan Police Service (the “MPS”). The MPS refused to provide the requested information citing sections 30(1)(a) (Investigations and proceedings), 38(1) (Health and safety) and 40(2) (Personal information) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that section 30(1)(a) is properly engaged. He does find a breach of section 10(1) in respect of timeliness. No steps are required.
Exemptions cited: FOI 10; FOI 30
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29 Apr 2026Complaint partially upheldFreedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant has requested information about Operation Ocelot from the Metropolitan Police Service (the “MPS”). The MPS refused to provide the requested information citing sections 30(1)(a) (Investigations and proceedings), 38(1) (Health and safety) and 40(2) (Personal information) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that section 30(1)(a) is properly engaged. He does find a breach of section 10(1) in respect of timeliness. No steps are required.
Exemptions cited: FOI 10; FOI 30
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28 Apr 2026Complaint partially upheldFreedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant made a request for information concerning two named individuals in 2020 and 2021 to South Tees Development Corporation (STDC). STDC initially disclosed information in scope of the request and explained that it had redacted some information under section 40(2) of FOIA. It later disclosed further information with redactions made under section 40(2) of FOIA, it also provided a link to a report within this information citing section 21 of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that STDC was entitled to withhold the names, job titles and contact details of external contacts and internal junior officials under section 40(2) of FOIA in respect of the email chain correspondence provided to the complainant. However, the Commissioner has determined that section 40(2) of FOIA is not engaged in respect of the names and job titles of internal senior officers within the email chain correspondence. The Commissioner has however determined that STDC was entitled to withhold the senior off
Exemptions cited: FOI 40(2)
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28 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Environmental Information Regulations 2004
The complainant requested information from London Borough of Harrow about a planning application. The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority failed to respond to the request within 20 working days and has therefore breached regulation 5(2) of the EIR. The public authority must provide a substantive response to the request in accordance with its obligations under the EIR.
Exemptions cited: EIR 5(2)
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28 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The public authority has failed to complete its public interest test considerations within a reasonable time in accordance with its obligations under FOIA. The Commissioner requires it to provide a substantive response to the request within 30 calendar days in accordance with its obligations under FOIA.
Exemptions cited: FOI 17(3)
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28 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant requested a copy of the decision/legal advice not to bring criminal charges in a specified investigation in 2020 for a named (now deceased) police officer. The Crown Prosecution Service (the ‘CPS’) refused to provide the requested information, relying on section 30(1)(c) – the FOIA exemption for criminal proceedings and section 40(2) – the exemption for personal information. At internal review, the CPS additionally relied on section 42 of FOIA – the legal professional privilege exemption. The Commissioner’s decision is that the CPS was entitled to rely on both sections 30(1)(c) and 42(1) of FOIA to withhold the requested information for the reasons set out in this notice. He has not deemed it necessary to consider the CPS’ additional reliance on section 40 of FOIA. No steps are required as a result of this decision.
Exemptions cited: FOI 30; FOI 42
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28 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Environmental Information Regulations 2004
The public authority has failed to respond to this request within 20 working days, as specified in the EIR. The Commissioner requires it to provide the complainant with a response to this request within 30 calendar days in accordance with its obligations under the EIR.
Exemptions cited: EIR 5(2)
28 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
1. The complainant has requested information from Anglia Ruskin University (‘the University’) concerning investigations or referrals citing a specific Artificial Intelligence (AI) detection tool.
2. The Commissioner’s decision is that the information is commercially sensitive and the University is entitled to withhold it under section 43(2) of FOIA. The public interest favours maintaining the exemption.
3. The Commissioner does not require the University to take any corrective steps.
Exemptions cited: FOI 43(2)
28 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant has requested information on export licence applications related to a particular company. DBT provided some information in the scope of the request and relied on the FOIA exemptions at section 41(1) – Information provided in confidence and section 43(2) Commercial interests, to withhold the remaining information. The Commissioner’s decision is that DBT correctly applied FOIA section 41(1) to the withheld information. The Commissioner does not require further steps.
Exemptions cited: FOI 41(1)
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27 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant has requested information relating to Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued by Surrey County Council (the Council). The Council refused to comply with the request, citing section 12(1) (Cost of compliance exceeds appropriate limit) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was entitled to rely on section 12(1) of FOIA to refuse the request. He finds no failure to comply with section 16 (Advice and assistance) of FOIA.
Exemptions cited: FOI 12; FOI 16
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27 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The Home Office has failed to respond to this request within 20 working days, as specified under FOIA. The Commissioner requires it to provide the complainant with a response to this request within 30 calendar days in accordance with its obligations under FOIA.
Exemptions cited: FOI 10
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27 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority breached section 10(1) of FOIA by failing to provide a response within 20 working days.
Exemptions cited: FOI 10
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27 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant has requested, under FOIA, the custody image of a convicted sex offender. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (‘PSNI’) refused the request, citing sections 38(1) (health and safety) and 40(2) (personal information) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the withheld information is exempt under section 40(2) of FOIA. PSNI was correct to withhold it under that exemption. The Commissioner does not require further steps.
Exemptions cited: FOI 40
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27 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Environmental Information Regulations 2004
The complainant requested information from Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council relating to Public Rights of Way – QGIS project and GIS data. The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority breached regulation 11 of the EIR, as it failed to carry out its internal review within 40 working days. The Commissioner does not require further steps to be taken. The public authority must reconsider how it responded to the original request and inform the complainant of the outcome in accordance with its obligations under the EIR.
Exemptions cited: EIR 11
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27 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant requested “all documents” associated with an investigation into the death of a named individual at a specified location run by Clearspring Ready Homes. The Home Office refused to provide any information citing the following FOIA exemptions: section 38(1) – health and safety, section 40(2) – personal information and section 41(1) – information provided in confidence. During the course of the Commissioner’s investigation, the Home Office revised its position and now said it did not hold the requested information. The Commissioner’s decision is that on the balance of probabilities, no recorded information is held by the Home Office about the investigation specified by the complainant, for the reasons set out in this notice. No steps are required as a result of this notice.
Keywords: Press release
Exemptions cited: FOI 1
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27 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Environmental Information Regulations 2004
The complainant has requested minutes and notes of meetings where Oxford City Council’s internal investigation into Fire Risk Assessments (and related fire-safety matters) were discussed. Oxford City Council (OCC) relied on regulation 13 of the EIR (third party personal information) to withhold the information.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority has correctly relied on regulation 13 of the EIR to withhold the information.
The Commissioner does not require further steps to be taken.
Exemptions cited: EIR 13
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27 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The public authority has failed to complete its public interest test considerations within a reasonable time in accordance with its obligations under FOIA. The Commissioner requires it to provide a substantive response to the request within 30 calendar days in accordance with its obligations under FOIA.
Exemptions cited: FOI 17(3)
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27 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant made a three-part request for specified information regarding the 2014 consultation on revising Section 24 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. The Home Office initially refused the request in its entirety, upholding this at internal review citing section 35(1)(a) – the FOIA exemption for the formulation or development of government policy. During the course of the Commissioner’s investigation, the Home Office partly revised its position. Whilst it maintained that section 35(1)(a) of FOIA applied to parts 1 and 2 of the request, it now said that the information requested at part 3 was not held. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Home Office has properly relied on section 35(1)(a) of FOIA for the reasons set out in this notice. He also finds, on the balance of probabilities, that the Home Office does not hold the information at part 3 of the request. No steps are required as a result of this decision.
Exemptions cited: FOI 1; FOI 35
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27 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant has requested information about applications for communications data, authorised by the Office for Communications Data Authorisations (OCDA). The Home Office would neither confirm nor deny (NCND) whether it held information in scope, citing sections 23(5) (Information supplied by, or relating to, bodies dealing with security matters), 24(2) (National security) and 27(4) (International relations) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Home Office was entitled to apply section 23(5) to issue an NCND response to the request.
Exemptions cited: FOI 23
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24 Apr 2026Complaint partially upheldFreedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant asked Surrey Police for a spreadsheet recording third‑party dash‑cam reports of alleged driving offences between January 2023 and February 2025. Surrey Police disclosed some information but withheld some details under section 40(2) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that Surrey Police was entitled to rely on section 40(2) of FOIA to withhold some of the requested information. However, Surrey Police breached section 11 of FOIA by not providing the information in the complainant’s preferred format and did not provide a valid explanation for why it was not reasonably practicable to do so. The Commissioner requires Surrey Police to reconsider the complainant’s preferred format under section 11 of FOIA and either provide the information in an editable spreadsheet format or explain why doing so is not reasonably practicable.
Exemptions cited: FOI 11; FOI 40(2)
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24 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant submitted a request to Bristol City Council (“the Council”) seeking access to reports, investigations, internal documents, and correspondence about allegations of misleading the courts, perjury, and related issues. The Council refused to confirm or deny whether it holds the requested information, relying on section 41(2) of FOIA (information provided in confidence). The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was not entitled to rely on section 41(2) of FOIA to neither confirm nor deny whether it holds information falling within the scope of the request. The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. To issue a fresh response to the request as required by section 1 of FOIA, without relying upon section 41(2) to neither confirm or deny (“NCND”) whether it holds relevant information, and, If it holds information, to either disclose it or issue a refusal notice that complies with section 17 of FOIA, specifyi
Exemptions cited: FOI 41(2)
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24 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Environmental Information Regulations 2004
The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority has breached regulation 11 of the EIR by failing to provide a reconsideration (internal review) of a response within 40 working days. The Commissioner requires it to provide the complainant with the internal review within 30 calendar days in accordance with its obligations under the EIR.
Exemptions cited: EIR 11
24 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The public authority has failed to respond to this request within 20 working days, as specified under FOIA. The Commissioner requires it to provide the complainant with a response to this request within 30 calendar days in accordance with its obligations under FOIA.
Exemptions cited: FOI 10
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23 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant requested information about the introduction and operation of a QR code-based pass system for access to council-funded school transport. City of York Council (the “council”) disclosed some information and confirmed that other information wasn’t held. The complainant disputes this and considers that further information is held. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council complied with its obligations under section 1(1)(a) FOIA by correctly confirming that it did not hold any further recorded information falling within the scope of the request, beyond that which was already identified and disclosed. The Commissioner does not require the council to take any steps.
Exemptions cited: FOI 1(1)
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23 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The public authority has failed to respond to this request within 20 working days, as specified under FOIA. The Commissioner requires it to provide the complainant with a response to this request within 30 calendar days in accordance with its obligations under FOIA.
Exemptions cited: FOI 10(1)
23 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The public authority has failed to respond to this request within 20 working days, as specified under FOIA. The Commissioner requires it to provide the complainant with a response to this request within 30 calendar days in accordance with its obligations under FOIA.
Exemptions cited: FOI 10
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23 Apr 2026Complaint partially upheldFreedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant requested information from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) relating to a specific High Court judgement. The Commissioner’s decision is that the MHCLG is entitled to rely on section 21 (information accessible to the applicant by other means), section 32(1)(b) (court records) and section 35(1)(a) of FOIA to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner does not require the MHCLG to take any steps.
Exemptions cited: FOI 21; FOI 32; FOI 35
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23 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Environmental Information Regulations 2004
The complainant has requested information about ventilation assessments. Lancaster University (the university) refused the request as manifestly unreasonable under regulation 12(4)(b) of the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that regulation 12(4)(b) is engaged. The Commissioner does not require further steps.
Exemptions cited: EIR 12(4)(b)
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23 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Environmental Information Regulations 2004
1. The complainant has requested information from Thames Water in relation to repair works carried out on a sewer pipe in a particular area. Thames Water provided information in response to the complainant’s request, however, the complainant is not satisfied with this as they consider that further information is held by Thames Water/its contractors.
2. The Commissioner’s decision is that, on the balance of probabilities, Thames Water has provided all the information it holds in relation to the request and that neither it nor its contractors hold further information.
3. The Commissioner does not require Thames Water to take any steps as a result of this decision notice.
Exemptions cited: EIR 12(4)(a)
23 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant has requested workforce diversity information relating to the Courts, Criminal and Family Justice Directorate, including employee numbers broken down by grade and ethnicity from 2020/21 onwards.
The MOJ held no information in a disclosable format for 2021 to 2022 but disclosed some information within the scope of the request for 2023 to 2024 relying on section 40(2) of FOIA (third party personal information) to withhold the remainder.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the MOJ has correctly relied on section 40(2) of FOIA to withhold the information.
Exemptions cited: FOI 40
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23 Apr 2026Complaint partially upheldEnvironmental Information Regulations 2004
The complainant requested information from Hertfordshire County Council (“the council”) relating to activities carried out by builders near to their property, and the regulatory and enforcement actions taken by the council in response to that. The council refused to confirm or deny whether it held any information falling within the scope of the request, relying on Regulation 13(5A) of the EIR (third‑party personal data). The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was entitled to rely on Regulation 13(5A) of the EIR. He has, however, decided that the council failed to comply with Regulation 5(2) of the EIR in that it did not provide a response to the request within 20 working days of the receipt of the request. The Commissioner does not require further steps.
Exemptions cited: EIR 13(5a); EIR 5(2)
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23 Apr 2026Complaint partially upheldEnvironmental Information Regulations 2004
The complainant submitted a two-part request for information held by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (the council) about the escrow account set up to help fund the restoration works at the Ffos-y-fran former opencast coal mine site. The council initially refused the request under section 43(2) (commercial interests) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). At internal review, the council said it also considered that it could rely on section 41 (information provided in confidence) to refuse the request. During the Commissioner’s investigation, the council revised its position. It said it now considered the EIR to be the correct access regime, and it provided the complainant with some information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the EIR is the correct access regime. He is also satisfied that the council has provided the information it held at the relevant time which answers part 2 of the request. However, the Commissioner considers that the council holds additional inform
Exemptions cited: EIR 5(1)
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10 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The public authority has failed to respond to this request within 20 working days, as specified under FOIA. The Commissioner requires it to provide the complainant with a response to this request within 30 calendar days in accordance with its obligations under FOIA.
Exemptions cited: FOI 10
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10 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant has requested The Open University (the university) to disclose information relating to data security and cybersecurity. The university refused to comply with the request citing section 14 of FOIA (vexatious request). The Commissioner’s decision is that the university is not entitled to rely on section 14 of FOIA. The Commissioner requires the university to issue a fresh response in accordance with FOIA which does not rely on section 14.
Exemptions cited: FOI 14
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10 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The public authority has failed to respond to this request within 20 working days, as specified under FOIA. The Commissioner requires it to provide the complainant with a response to this request within 30 calendar days in accordance with its obligations under FOIA.
Exemptions cited: FOI 10
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9 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Environmental Information Regulations 2004
The complainant requested information relating to an assessment of a school walking route between two postcodes. The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI), provided information falling within the scope of the request.
The Commissioner’s decision is that, on the balance of probabilities, EANI does not hold any additional information falling within the scope of the request.
The Commissioner does not require further steps.
Exemptions cited: EIR 5(1)
9 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant requested information from Middleton Cheney Parish Council (the Council) relating to the Middleton Cheney Playing Fields Association. The Council refused the request, citing section 12(1) (cost limit) of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner also finds that the Council complied with its obligations under section 16 of FOIA to offer advice and assistance.
The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any steps.
Exemptions cited: FOI 12(1)
9 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant requested information about Wandsworth Information, Advice and Support Service. Wandsworth Borough Council (‘the council’) refused to confirm or deny it held information within scope of one part of the request under sections 40(5B) and 31(3) of FOIA (personal data and law enforcement, respectively). It refused another part under section 21 (information accessible to applicant by other means), provided some information, and confirmed it didn’t hold the remaining information. The Commissioner’s decision is that part [2]b of the request engages section 40(5B) of FOIA and that, on the balance of probabilities, the council doesn’t hold any further information within scope of the request. It’s not necessary for the council to take any steps.
Exemptions cited: FOI 1(1); FOI 40(5)(b)
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9 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant requested information from The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust about failure to pay its suppliers on time, liabilities for late payment compensation and/or interest on late payments. The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority failed to respond to the request within 20 working days and has therefore breached section 10 of FOIA. The public authority must provide a substantive response to the request in accordance with its obligations under FOIA.
Exemptions cited: FOI 10
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9 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
A public authority will breach section 10 of FOIA if it fails to respond to a request within 20 working days. Based on evidence available to the Commissioner, by the date of this notice the public authority has not issued a substantive response to this request. Therefore the Commissioner finds a breach of section 10. The public authority must provide a substantive response to the request in accordance with its obligations under FOIA. The public authority must take this step within 30 calendar days of the date of this decision notice. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner making written certification of this fact to the High Court pursuant to section 54 of FOIA and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.
Exemptions cited: FOI 10
9 Apr 2026Complaint not upheld (refusal valid)Environmental Information Regulations 2004
The complainant has requested information linked to a specific planning application. Rushcliffe Borough Council (the Council) stated that the information was not held.
The Commissioner’s decision is that, on the balance of probabilities, the Council does not hold the requested information, and it is therefore entitled to rely on the exception at regulation 12(4)(a) to refuse the complainant’s request.
The Commissioner does not require further steps.
Exemptions cited: EIR 12(4)(a)
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8 Apr 2026Complaint upheld (body must disclose)Freedom of Information Act 2000
The complainant has requested information from the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT) about African Caribbean Community Initiative who provide mental health services. The BCHFT has failed to respond to this request within 20 working days, as specified under FOIA. The Commissioner requires it to provide the complainant with a response to this request within 30 calendar days in accordance with its obligations under FOIA.
Exemptions cited: FOI 10
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