East Devon District Council
- Date 23 March 2016
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) EIR 12.4.b: Not upheld, EIR 14.3: Not upheld, EIR 9.1: Not upheld
The complainant has requested information regarding gas and electricity consumption at ‘The Knowle’. The Commissioner’s decision is that East Devon District Council has correctly applied the exception for manifestly unreasonable requests at Regulation 12(4)(b) of the EIR. The Commissioner has also found that East Devon District Council has not breached the provision to provide advice and assistance at Regulation 9(1) or the requirements in relation to the refusal to disclose information at Regulation 14(3). He does not require the public authority to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.