Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

The complainant requested information from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (“the Council”) relating to its finances and assets. The Council disclosed some information within the scope of the request but refused to provide information falling within the scope of part 2.4 of the request citing section 12(1) (cost limit) of FOIA as its basis for doing so. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council is entitled to rely to section 12(1) of FOIA to refuse to provide information within the scope of part 2.4 of the request. He also finds that the Council met its obligations under section 16(1) of FOIA to offer advice and assistance. The Commissioner finds that on the balance of probabilities the Council does not hold further information within the scope of the remainder of the request which has not been disclosed to the complainant. The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any steps.