Ibstock Parish Council
- Date 7 March 2023
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 14(1): Upheld
The complainant requested information from Ibstock Parish Council (‘the council’) relating to its accounts. The council refused the request under section 14(1) of FOIA (vexatious requests). The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was not correct to apply section 14(1) of FOIA. The Commissioner therefore requires the council to take the following step to ensure compliance with the legislation. Issue a fresh response to the complainant, which does not rely on section 14(1) of FOIA.