25 May 2017, Local government (City council)
The complainant has requested information from Cardiff Council about the application of council tax exemptions. The Council refused to comply with part of the request under section 12(1) of the Freedom of Information Act. The complainant subsequently contested the Council’s refusal to comply with that part. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has correctly applied section 12(1), and has complied with the requirement of section 16(1) to provide advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps.
FOI 12: Not upheld FOI 16: Not upheld