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Brighton and Hove City Council

  • Date 20 September 2023
  • Sector Local government
  • Decision(s) FOI 40(2): Not upheld

The complainant has requested information from Brighton and Hove City Council (“the Council”), in relation to a Home of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) licence for a specific property. The Council refused to provide the requested information, citing section 40(2) of FOIA – personal information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was entitled to rely on section 40(2) of FOIA. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps as a result of this decision notice. Information Tribunal FTT EA/2023/0450 appeal allowed.