South Kesteven District Council
- Date 9 January 2024
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 1: Upheld, FOI 10: Upheld, FOI 40: Not upheld
The complainant has requested from South Kesteven District Council (‘the Council’) information relating to a Code of Conduct review panel hearing. The Council disclosed some information and refused the remainder of the request under section 40 (Personal information) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was entitled to rely on section 40(2) of FOIA to withhold the remaining information. However, it breached sections 1 and 10 of FOIA by failing to respond within the statutory time for compliance. Information Tribunal New FTT appeal FT/EA/2024/0042 appeal dismissed.