15 August 2017, Local government (Borough council)
The complainant has requested a copy of the ‘Development Management Plan’ Report for the ‘Hastings Local Plan’ from Hastings Borough Council. The Council disclosed information in response. The complainant disputed that the information disclosed by the Council was not that which was requested. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has disclosed the information which was requested, and has therefore complied with regulation 5(1) of the Environmental Information Regulations. The Commissioner is also satisfied that the Council has complied with the requirement of regulation 9(1) by providing relevant advice and assistance to the complainant. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps.
EIR 5(1): Not upheld EIR 9(1): Not upheld