Alberbury with Cardeston Parish Council

The complainant requested information from Alberbury with Cardeston Parish Council (“the Parish Council”) relating to two pubs and the land surrounding them. The Parish Council has refused the request under section 12(1) of FOIA (cost limit). The Commissioner’s decision is that the Parish Council is entitled to refuse the request under section 12(1) of FOIA, however it has not met its obligations under section 16 of FOIA to provide advice and assistance. The Commissioner requires the Parish Council to take the following step to ensure compliance with the legislation: Provide advice and assistance to the complainant aimed to help them make a fresh request will not exceed the cost limit, taking into consideration which activities may and may not be taken into account when forming a cost estimate.