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Cite as: [2014] UKICO FS50533478
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Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
7 July 2014, Local government (Borough council)
The complainant made requests for information relating to staff members within the reception area of the Chief Executive; internet usage logs for August of the Chief Executive and cabinet members; and all internet usage from a named Councillor to the Chief Executive in the last 12 months. Wigan Council (the Council) refused the request as vexatious under section 14(1) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has correctly applied the vexatious provision at section 14(1) of the FOIA. He does not require any steps to be taken.
FOI 14: Upheld