Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

The complainant requested information regarding funding of developments for Skegness Town Council. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) refused the request citing section 12 (cost of compliance) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the DLUHC was entitled to rely on section 12 of FOIA, in response to the request. It has also complied with its duty to provide advice and assistance in line with the requirements of section 16 of FOIA. The Commissioner does not require any steps as a result of this decision.