4 October 2017, Local government (Borough council)
The complainant has requested information relating to credit balances in respect of all ratepayers within the billing area of London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (“the Council”). The Council refused to disclose the requested information, citing section 31(1)(a) of the FOIA as a basis for non-disclosure. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has correctly applied section 31(1)(a) of the FOIA to the requested information. The Commissioner therefore requires no steps to be taken.
FOI 31: Not upheld