United Kingdom

Gleeson Developments Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Gleeson Developments Limited for a site in Bradford, England. The notice provides details of the application and explains the public consultation process.

ICO Decision Notice: BBC FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld the BBC's decision regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for a 1978 broadcast. The ICO determined the information, if held, is for journalistic purposes and thus exempt from FOIA.

ICO Decision: Royal Air Force Museum Failed to Respond to FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice against the Royal Air Force Museum for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request within the statutory 20 working days. The ICO requires the museum to respond within 30 calendar days.

Ofcom - Vexatious FOI Request Regarding Channel 4 Chairs

The ICO has decided that Ofcom was entitled to refuse a request for information about Channel 4's former and interim Chairs, deeming the request vexatious under FOI law. No further action is required by Ofcom.

ICO Decision Notice: Lambeth Failed FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision notice upholding a complaint against the London Borough of Lambeth for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request within the statutory 20-day period. The ICO requires Lambeth to respond to the complainant within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision Notice: FOI Complaint Against London Borough of Croydon

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against the London Borough of Croydon. The authority failed to respond to a request within the statutory 20 working days. The ICO has ordered the council to respond within 30 calendar days.

Dartford Council Ordered to Reply to EIR Request

The ICO has ordered Dartford Borough Council to respond to an Environmental Information Request (EIR) that was not answered within the statutory 20-working-day period. The council must now provide the complainant with a response within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision on Cabinet Office FOI Exemptions

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding the Cabinet Office's use of FOI exemptions. The ICO found that the Cabinet Office was entitled to rely on sections 36(2)(b)(i) and (c) of the FOIA to withhold certain information related to interactions with BlackRock.

ICO Decision Notice: Manchester City Council FOI Breach

The ICO found Manchester City Council breached FOI laws by failing to disclose all requested information and conduct adequate searches. The Council must now conduct fresh searches and disclose specific emails related to the rescheduling of an event.

ICO Orders NHS Trust to Respond to FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ordered the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. The Trust failed to respond within the statutory 20 working days.