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Oxford City Council

  • Date 6 May 2026
  • Sector Local government
  • Decision(s) FOI 1(1): Not upheld, FOI 40(2): Not upheld

The complainant requested the names of recipients/suppliers for entries recorded as “General Expenses” within Oxford City Council’s (the “council”) published Spend over £500 Report, and/or an explanation for 
any withholding. The council withheld certain information under section 40(2) (personal information). 
The Commissioner’s decision is that the council has complied with section 1(1) FOIA by confirming what information it holds within scope and that section 40(2) was correctly applied to the withheld information.  
The Commissioner does not require the council to take any steps.