Information Commissioner's Office

Summary: The complainant asked the Council to release the assessment criteria it used to assess applications it received for Blue Badges. The Council responded releasing the requested information outside the provisions of the Act. In respect of disclosure under the Act, it informed the complainant that it considered the information was exempt from disclosure under section 31(1)(a). As the complainant remained dissatisfied, he approached the Commissioner. The Commissioner has considered the application of this exemption to the requested information. He has concluded that the requested information is exempt from disclosure under section 31(1)(a) and that the public interest in favour of disclosure is outweighed by the public interest in maintaining this exemption. He therefore requires no further action to be taken. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2011/0125 allowed.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 31 - Complaint Not upheld