Norwich City Council
- Date 9 April 2021
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) EIR 5: Upheld
The complainant requested from Norwich City Council (“the Council”) information relating to the amount it has spent on a tennis court project.
The Commissioner’s view is that the request should have been handled under the Environmental Information Regulations (“the EIR”) as opposed to the Freedom of Information Act (“the Act”).
The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation.
- Issue a fresh response to the request under the EIR.
The Council 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.