Flintshire County Council
- Date 17 August 2023
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 36(2)(b)(ii): Not upheld
The complainant requested copies of emails relating to their previous FOIA request. Flintshire County Council (the Council) refused the request under section 36(2)(b)(ii) (inhibition to the free and frank exchange of views) of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was entitled to rely on section 36(2)(b)(ii) of FOIA to refuse the request.
The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any further steps.