Portsmouth City Council
- Date 6 September 2019
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 31: Upheld
The complainant has asked Portsmouth City Council for a copy of the templated wording or paragraphs it uses to either accept or reject representations made in respect of Penalty Charge Notices (“PCNs”). The Council confirmed that it holds this information bur refused to disclose it in reliance on section 31(1)(a) of the FOIA. The Commissioner has decided that Portsmouth City Council’s reliance on 31(1)(a) cannot be sustained as the public interest favours the disclosure of the information the complainant has requested.