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English Heritage (Decision Notice) [2010] UKICO FS50255086 (07 September 2010)
Summary: The complainant requested emails and correspondence relating to the Lancaster Canal Corridor Development for a three year period. The public authority originally provided some information and withheld further information under sections 36(2) and section 42(1) of the Freedom of Information Act (the Act). It released further information at internal review but continued to rely on both exemptions. The case was referred to the Commissioner. The Commissioner considered that the information was environmental and asked the public authority to reconsider it under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). Further information was disclosed leaving three items of information that were being withheld by virtue of the exception found in Regulation 12(4)(e) [internal communications]. The Commissioner has considered the application of this exception and has concluded that it was applied correctly. He considers that the exception is engaged and that the public interest in maintaining it outweighs the public interest in disclosure. He has also found procedural breaches in the authority-™s handling of the request. He requires no remedial steps to be taken. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2010/0161 withdrawn.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: EIR 5 - Complaint Upheld, EIR 5 - Complaint Upheld, EIR 12.4.e - Complaint Not upheld, EIR 14 - Complaint Upheld, EIR 14 - Complaint Upheld, EIR 14 - Complaint Upheld