Mid Devon District Council
- Date 22 May 2024
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 43(2): Upheld
The complainant requested information about a draft business plan relating to the creation of a property development company by Mid Devon District Council (the Council). The Council provided a copy of the main body of the report but withheld the appendix, citing section 43(2) (prejudice to commercial interests) of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that section 43(2) is not engaged regarding the withheld information.
The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation - disclose the withheld information.