Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council
- Date 18 August 2023
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 10(1): Upheld, FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant has requested information from Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council (“the Council”) in relation to any ICT service providers for the Council. The Council cited section 12(1) of FOIA – cost exceeds the appropriate limit. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was entitled to rely on section 12(1) of FOIA. He is also satisfied that the Council complied with its requirements under section 16 of FOIA. However, the Commissioner finds that the Council has breached section 10(1) of FOIA, as it did not respond within the statutory timeframe of 20 working days. The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any steps as a result of this decision notice.