Dorset County Council
- Date 22 July 2019
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) EIR 12.5.e: Upheld, EIR 5.2: Upheld
The complainant has requested information about the preferred bid for the disposal and development of specific property owned by Dorset Council. The Council disclosed some information, and withheld the remainder under the exception provided by 12(5)(e). The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has failed to demonstrate that regulation 12(5)(e) is engaged. The Council has also breached the requirement of regulation 5(2). The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Disclose the withheld information.