London Borough of Brent

The complainant has requested information about names of directors of limited companies associated with the London Borough of Brent (“the Council”). The Council referred the complainant to the Companies House website. During the course of the Commissioner’s investigation, the Council sought to rely on section 21 (information accessible to applicant by other means) to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council is entitled to rely on section 21 to withhold the requested information. The Commissioner does not require further steps.