Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Date 3 February 2023
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant requested information from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (“the public authority”). The Commissioner’s decision is that the public authority was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) (cost limit) of FOIA. The Commissioner also finds that the public authority complied with its obligations under section 16 of FOIA to offer advice and assistance.
The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps. First-tier tribunal (General Regulatory chamber) information rights appeal EA/2023/0117 dismissed.