The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision notice regarding a request made to Lambeth Council concerning information about the remediation of Brockwell Park. The ICO found that the Council was entitled to refuse the request under regulation 12(4)(b) of the EIR, which pertains to manifestly unreasonable requests. However, the ICO also determined that the Council breached regulation 5(2) by failing to provide a response within the statutory 20-working-day period and regulation 11(2) by not conducting an internal review as required.

This decision highlights the importance of adhering to procedural timelines in information requests, even when the substantive information may be legitimately withheld. While the Council's refusal on substantive grounds was upheld, the procedural breaches indicate a need for improved internal processes within local government bodies to ensure timely responses and reviews. Regulated entities, particularly public authorities, should review their information request handling procedures to avoid similar breaches.