25 May 2017, Local government (County council)
The complainant has requested information from Northamptonshire County Council about a limited company that provides financial appointee services. The Council disclosed information in response under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act. The complainant contested that further relevant information was held by the Council. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has not complied with the FOIA in respect of part 5 and part 12 of the request. For the remainder of the request the Commissioner is satisfied that no further information is held. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Reconsider part 5 and part 12 of the request and issue a fresh response that complies with the FOIA.
FOI 1: Upheld