27 November 2017, Local government (Borough council)
The complainant has requested information relating to the West Suffolk Operational Hub. St Edmundsbury Borough Council refused the request, citing the EIR exception for commercial confidentiality (regulation 12(5)(e)). The Commissioner’s decision is that St Edmundsbury Borough Council has failed to demonstrate that regulation 12(5)(e) is engaged. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Disclose the requested information to the complainant.
EIR 12(5)(e): Upheld