Guildford Borough Council

The complainant requested a range of information relating to a specific councillor. Guildford Borough Council (the “Council”) relied on section 12 of FOIA (cost of compliance) to refuse the request. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has properly relied on section 12(1) of FOIA for the reasons set out in this notice. He also finds that the Council complied with its advice and assistance obligations in accordance with section 16 of FOIA. No steps are required as a result of this notice.