21 December 2017, Local government (Borough council)
The complainant has requested information from the Council which consists of a report into allegations against a former Council employee. The Council has refused to disclose the requested information, citing section 40(2) of the FOIA as a basis for non-disclosure. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has correctly applied section 40(2) of the FOIA to the requested information. The Commissioner therefore requires no steps to be taken.
FOI 40(2): Not upheld