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URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKICO/2024/293748.html
Cite as: [2024] UKICO 293748
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Brighton and Hove City Council
The complainant requested information relating to a contract. Brighton & Hove City Council (the “Council”) confirmed that the cost of complying with the request would exceed the appropriate limit, and as such it was relying on section 12 (cost limit) of the FOIA to refuse the request. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council is entitled to rely on section 12(1) (cost limit) of the FOIA to refuse to provide the requested information. However, he finds that the Council failed to provide reasonable advice and assistance and therefore did not meet its obligations under section 16(1) of the FOIA. The Commissioner requires the Council to provide the complainant with advice and assistance to help them submit a request falling within the appropriate limit.FOI 12(1): Complaint not upheld FOI 16: Complaint upheld
Decision notice: 293748