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Oxford City Council

  • Date 10 February 2023
  • Sector Local government
  • Decision(s) FOI 39: Upheld

The complainant requested from Oxford City Council information relating to the potential development of a site. The Commissioner’s decision is that the information requested is environmental and therefore the Council should have dealt with the request under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and not the FOIA. The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Reconsider and respond to the complainant’s request dated 10 February 2022 under the EIR.