West Sussex County Council
- Date 19 March 2024
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld, FOI 17: Upheld
The complainant has requested statistical information about the number of employees working outside the UK, or who have been given permission to. West Sussex County Council refused to comply with the request under section 12(1) of FOIA (cost of compliance). The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has correctly applied section 12(1), and has complied with the duty to provide advice and assistance under section 16. However, the Council breached section 17 by failing to issue a refusal notice within the statutory period. The Commissioner does not require further steps.