Lichfield District Council
- Date 24 March 2023
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 43(2): Upheld
The complainant requested from Lichfield District Council information relating to the selection of an event organiser. The Council withheld the requested information under section 43(2) (Commercial interests) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has failed to demonstrate that section 43(2) is engaged. The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Disclose the withheld information, ensuring that any personal data is redacted subject to the terms of the Data Protection Act 2018.