Uttlesford District Council
- Date 2 December 2022
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 42(1): Not upheld
The complainant requested from Uttlesford District Council (the Council) information relating to a Compulsorily Purchase Order (CPO) over a specific property. The Council provided some information within the scope of the request but withheld information under section 42(1) (legal professional privilege) of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council is entitled to rely on section 42(1) of FOIA to withhold some of the information requested. Therefore, the Commissioner does not require the Council to take any steps as a result of this decision.