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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2023/197103.html
Cite as: [2023] UKICO 197103
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Wolston Parish Council
The complainant has requested a copy of a report. Wolston Parish Council (the council) stated that it did not create the report and therefore it is not held by it. The Commissioner’s decision is that the requested information is held by the council as per section 3(2) of the FOIA – Information held on behalf of. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Issue a fresh response to the complainant’s request either providing the requested information or issuing a valid refusal notice under the FOIA. The council must take these steps within 35 calendar days of the date of this decision notice. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner making written certification of this fact to the High Court pursuant to section 54 of FOIA and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.FOI 3: Complaint upheld
Decision notice: 197103