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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2022/138403.html
Cite as: [2022] UKICO 138403
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Liverpool City Council
The complainant requested information from Liverpool City Council (“the Council”) relating to business rates paid to the Council. The Council refused to provide the requested information citing section 12 of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) of the FOIA. However, he finds that the Council failed to provide reasonable advice and assistance and therefore failed to meet its obligations under section 16(1) of the FOIA. The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Provide the complainant with advice and assistance to help him submit a request falling within the appropriate limit.FOI 12(1): Complaint not upheld FOI 16: Complaint upheld
Decision notice: 138403