Lambeth London Borough Council
- Date 16 July 2020
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 17: Upheld, FOI 31: Upheld
The complainant has requested information relating to reconsideration of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs). The Commissioner’s decision is that the London Borough of Lambeth (the Council) is not entitled to rely on section 31 to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner requires the public authority to disclose the withheld information. The public authority must take these steps within 35 calendar days of the date of this decision notice. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner making written certification of this fact to the High Court pursuant to section 54 of the Act and may be dealt with as a contempt of court. Information Tribunal appeal EA/2020/0245 under appeal.