Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Date 10 December 2024
- Sector Central government
- Decision(s) FOI 35(1)(a): Not upheld, FOI 40(2): Not upheld
The complainant requested information relating to the allocation of funds to the Isle of Wight Council. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) refused to disclose the information under section 35(1) of FOIA (government policy). DLUHC has recently changed name to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Although the request was submitted before the change of name, the Commissioner’s decision notice refers to MHCLG throughout. The Commissioner’s decision is that MHCLG is entitled to rely on section 35 of FOIA to withhold the information. The Commissioner does not require further steps.