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Cite as: [2011] UKICO FS50362045
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Newcastle City Council (Decision Notice) [2011] UKICO FS50362045 (06 September 2011)
Summary: The complainant requested correspondence between Newcastle City Council (the Council) and other Tyne & Wear local authorities regarding personal searches in relation to land. The Council confirmed to the complainant in both its initial refusal notice and subsequent internal review that it does not hold the requested information. The Commissioner accepts that the correct and most relevant searches were performed by the Council and therefore, on the balance of probabilities, the Council was correct to state that it did not hold the requested information, following section 1(1) of the Act. In not responding to the initial request within the prescribed 20 working days, the Council breached section 10(1) of the Act.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 1 - Complaint Not upheld, FOI 10 - Complaint Upheld