Lambeth London Borough Council

The complainant has requested information relating to payments made in connection with work on Cressingham Gardens. The Commissioner’s decision is that The London Borough of Lambeth (“LB Lambeth”) incorrectly dealt with the request under FOIA and should, instead haven considered it under the EIR. The Commissioner further finds that the LB Lambeth is not entitled to withhold the requested information under regulation 12(4)(b) – manifestly unreasonable. The Commissioner requires LB Lambeth to issue a fresh response that does not rely on regulation 12(4)(b) of the EIR. LB Lambeth 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 FOIA and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.