Maidstone Borough Council
- Date 20 October 2016
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant has requested information with regards to parking tickets given to emergency services vehicles. Maidstone Borough Council (the council) refused the request under section 12 of the FOIA as it considered for it to provide the information would exceed the appropriate cost limits. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council is able to rely on section 12 of the FOIA o refuse the request. He is also satisfied that it has provided adequate advice and assistance as per section 16 of the FOIA. The Commissioner does not require the council to take any steps.