14 August 2017, Local government (Borough council)
The complainant has requested information about a roofing contractor from London Borough of Lambeth (“the Council”). The Council refused to comply with the request under regulation 12(4)(b) of the Environmental Information Regulations (“the EIR”). The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has correctly applied regulation 12(4)(b), and has complied with the requirement of regulation 9(1) to provide advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps.
EIR 12(4)(b): Not upheld