ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against Isle of Anglesey County Council

The ICO has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against Isle of Anglesey County Council for a delayed response. The council is now required to provide the complainant with a response within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision Notice: Enfield Council FOI Breach

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice finding that the London Borough of Enfield breached Section 10 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by failing to respond promptly to a request for information. The council must now provide a substantive response.

ICO Decision Notice: Surrey Police FOI Cost Limit Refusal Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding Surrey Police's handling of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. The ICO upheld the police's refusal based on the cost limit but found they failed to provide adequate advice and assistance.

ICO upholds Planning Inspectorate refusal of information request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld the Planning Inspectorate's (PINS) refusal to disclose information related to a strategic housing site examination. The ICO found that PINS likely does not hold the requested information and therefore correctly applied an exemption.

ICO Decision Notice on NICIE FOI Complaint

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a decision regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE). The decision found that NICIE was entitled to rely on section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act (cost of compliance) to refuse part of a request.

ICO Decision Notice: Hastings & Rother Healthcare FOI Request

The ICO has issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to Hastings & Rother Healthcare concerning their Triage process. The ICO upheld the Practice's decision to withhold certain information based on commercial interests and confirmed the Practice had provided all relevant information it held.

ICO Upholds Westminster Council's Refusal of Information Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld Westminster City Council's decision to refuse an information request regarding electric charging units. The ICO found the Council was entitled to refuse the request under the 'manifestly unreasonable' exemption of the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). No further steps are required from the Council.

ICO Decision: DWP Does Not Hold Benefit Claimant Savings Limit Information

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision regarding a complaint against the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The ICO found that the DWP does not hold the requested information concerning benefit claimant savings limits and deductions, and no further action is required from the DWP.

ICO Decision on East Kent Hospitals FOI Complaint

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a complaint against East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust concerning Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. The ICO partly upheld and partly dismissed aspects of the complaint, clarifying the Trust's obligations regarding staff governor information and meeting minutes.

ICO Decision on Home Office Migration Data FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld the Home Office's decision to neither confirm nor deny holding information regarding cooperation with Turkey on migration programmes, citing Section 27(4) of the Freedom of Information Act. The ICO found no further action is required from the Home Office.