Cumberland Council
- Date 12 February 2024
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 36: Not upheld
The complainant requested copies of submissions provided to the Independent Renumeration Panel (IRP) for their consideration. Cumberland Council (the Council) refused the request under section 36(2)(b)(ii) (inhibition to the free and frank exchange of views) and section 41 (information provided in confidence) of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was entitled to rely on section 36(2)(b)(ii) of FOIA to withhold some of the requested information.
The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any further steps. Information Tribunal FTT FT/EA/2024/0074 appeal allowed.