Newport City Council
- Date 13 March 2026
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 41: Not upheld
The complainant requested a report relating to a research project on homelessness and LGBTQ+ people in Gwent. Newport City Council (the council) provided a redacted copy of the report, citing section 41 of FOIA (information provided in confidence) to withhold the redacted information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was entitled to rely on section 41(1) to withhold the redacted information. The Commissioner does not require the council to take any steps as a result of this decision notice.