Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
- Date 12 May 2022
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant requested from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) information relating to advice received by the DLUHC from the Civil Service regarding Town Deals. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DLUHC was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) of the FOIA. He also finds that the DLUHC met its obligations under section 16(1) of the FOIA to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner does not require the DLUHC to take any steps.