South Kesteven District Council

The complainant requested from South Kesteven District Council (‘the Council’) guidance information concerning applications to reduce the amount of council tax payable under section 13(a) of the Local Government Act 1992. The Commissioner’s decision is as follows: At the time of the request the Council did not hold the specific information requested but it breached section 1(1)(a) of the FOIA as it did not clearly confirm that the information was not held. The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.