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London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames

  • Date 9 January 2026
  • Sector Local government
  • Decision(s) EIR 12(4)(e): Partly upheld, EIR 5(2): Upheld

The complainant has requested information from the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (the Council) about the use of Pensford Field. The Council provided some information, but withheld other information under regulation 12(4)(e) of the EIR (internal communications). The Commissioner’s decision is that regulation 12(4)(e) is engaged, but the public interest favours disclosure with regard to some of the internal communications. The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following step to ensure compliance with the legislation: Disclose the information listed in the confidential annex to this notice, ensuring personal data is redacted where necessary. The confidential annex has been made available to the Council only.