14 March 2017, Local government (County council)
The complainant has requested all reports made prior to November 27 2015 to the Corporate Management team of Durham County Council relating to proposals to change the contracts of classroom assistants in County Durham. The Commissioner’s decision is that Durham County Council has correctly applied the exemption at section 36(2)(b)(i) where disclosure would, or would be likely to, inhibit the free and frank provision of advice. She does not require the public authority to take the any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.
FOI 36: Not upheld