ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against Cheshire Constabulary

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against Cheshire Constabulary. The ICO ruled that the constabulary cannot rely on a specific FOI exemption to withhold information related to the Lucy Letby case and must issue a fresh response.

ICO Decision Notice: Greater Manchester Combined Authority FOI Failure

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) found that the Greater Manchester Combined Authority failed to comply with section 10(1) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding a request for information about the Voices of Resilience event. While all held information has now been disclosed, the authority admitted its initial searches were inadequate.

ICO upholds Barts Health NHS Trust FOI exemption

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld Barts Health NHS Trust's decision to exempt certain information related to patient care from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The decision means the Trust does not have to confirm or deny if it holds specific details about a relative's medication and wider care.

ICO Decision: Home Office breached FOI on asylum seeker nationalities

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that the Home Office breached FOI section 10(1) by failing to disclose information regarding asylum seeker nationalities in a timely manner. The decision requires the Home Office to disclose the requested nationalities information.

ICO Decision on Withholding Land Contamination Report

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision upholding Cheshire West and Chester Council's decision to withhold a land contamination report. The ICO found the information could be legitimately withheld under environmental information regulations.

ICO Decision Notice: Planning Request Manifestly Unreasonable

The ICO found a planning information request made to King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council to be manifestly unreasonable under EIR regulation 12(4)(b). While the Council correctly identified the request as unreasonable, it cited the wrong legislation (FOIA instead of EIR). No further action is required.

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.