Atherstone Town Council
- Date 29 April 2019
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 1: Upheld
The complainants have requested a report from Atherstone Town Council (“the Council”) regarding the ownership of their late parent’s grave. The Council refused the request, stating that it did not hold the report since it was in the possession of an individual councillor. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council does hold the requested information and as such, has failed to comply with section 1 of the FOIA. The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Issue a fresh response to the complainant, which does not rely on the report not being held.