Homes for Haringey

The complainant has requested information from Homes for Haringey (“HfH”), an arm’s length organisation of the London Borough of Haringey and a public authority in its own right for the purposes of the FOIA. The information comprised recommendations that were made by the Homes for Haringey Resident Scrutiny Panel (“RSP”) into the activities of a particular organisation. HfH stated that it did not hold the information. The Commissioner’s decision is that, if the information is held, it is held on behalf of HfH by the RSP.  The Commissioner requires HfH to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: issue a fresh response to the complainant after contacting the RSP.