London Borough of Lambeth

The complainant has requested information about a roofing contractor from the London Borough of Lambeth (the Council). The Council initially refused the request stating that the information was not held, however, during the course of the investigation the Council revised their position and refused the request under regulation 12(4)(b) of the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has correctly applied regulation 12(4)(b). The Council has now provided the complainant with a fresh response reflecting its change in position and offering advice and assistance to the complainant on how they may refine their request, thereby meeting its duties at regulation 9(1). The Commissioner does not require any steps to be taken.