Leicestershire County Council
- Date 26 July 2022
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) EIR 9(2): Upheld
The complainant requested information from Leicestershire County Council (“LCC”) about an email which LCC had sent to a local newspaper. The Commissioner’s decision is that the requests fell to be considered under the EIR. He is not persuaded that LCC’s handling of request 1, as set out in this notice, complies with its obligations under that legislation. The Commissioner requires LCC to take the following step to ensure compliance with the legislation: In line with regulation 9(2) of the EIR, return to the complainant for further particulars to clarify request 1, in order to be able to carry out an objective reading of that request.