Bristol City Council
- Date 11 October 2024
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) EIR 11: Upheld, EIR 12.4.b: Not upheld, EIR 9: Not upheld
The complainant requested information from Bristol City Council (“the Council”) relating to East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council is entitled to rely on regulation 12(4)(b) (manifestly unreasonable) of the EIR to refuse to comply with the request. He also finds that the Council complied with its obligations under regulation 9 of the EIR to offer advice and assistance. However, the Commissioner finds that the Council breached regulation 11 (reconsideration) of the EIR by failing to provide the complainant with the outcome of its internal review within 40 working days. The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any steps.