Sandwell Council
- Date 8 July 2019
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 10: Upheld
The complainant has requested information about the funding for a swimming pool in Smethwick. The Commissioner’s decision is that Sandwell Council has breached section 10 (1) of the FOIA in that it failed to provide a valid response to the request within the statutory time frame of 20 working days. The Commissioner requires Sandwell Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Sandwell Council must provide a substantive response to the request in accordance with its obligations under the FOIA.