27 April 2017, Local government (District council)
The complainant has requested information relating to health and safety at Gracelands CMS Ltd. The Commissioner’s decision is that Epping Forest District Council has incorrectly applied the exemption for commercial interests at section 43(2) of the FOIA. The Commissioner requires the public authority to disclose specified documents and to issue a fresh response in relation to the health and safety documents, that fall within the scope of the request, associated with the remaining nine specified contracts with Gracelands CMS Ltd, providing appropriate advice and assistance to the complainant, to ensure compliance with the legislation.
FOI 10: Upheld FOI 43: Upheld