Hambleton District Council
- Date 23 August 2021
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 41(1): Upheld, FOI 43(2): Upheld
The complainant requested from Hambleton District Council information relating to a loan it had made to Broadacres Housing Association. The Council withheld the requested information under section 41(1)(1) (information provided in confidence) and section 43(2) (commercial interests) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was not entitled to withhold the requested information under section 41(1) or section 43(2). The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Disclose the withheld information, subject to any necessary redactions of personal data.