Highways England

The complainant requested information on the costs claimed against drivers responsible for damaging road infrastructure by one of Highways England’s contractors. Highways England (HE) refused to comply with the request under section 14(1) on the basis that it was vexatious. The Commissioner’s decision is that HE is entitled to rely on section 14(1) to refuse to comply with the request. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any further action in this matter.