Penkridge Parish Council
- Date 19 July 2022
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 14: Upheld
The complainant requested information from Penkridge Parish Council (“the Council”) relating to the number of individuals employed by the Council. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council is not entitled to rely on section 14(1) (vexatious request) of the FOIA to refuse to comply with the request. The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. The Council must issue a fresh response to the request which does not rely on section 14(1) of the FOIA.