The complainant has requested information relating to Scarborough Spa and Whitby Pavilion. Scarborough Borough Council refused to provide the information, citing section 12 of the FOIA and confirming that the request was being refused on cost grounds. The Commissioner’s decision is that Scarborough Borough Council: correctly applied section 12(2) to refuse the request; failed to comply with the duty to provide advice and assistance under section 16(1) of the FOIA at the time of the request. The Commissioner does not require the public authority to take any steps.
Section of Act/EIR and Finding: FOI 12 – Complaint Not upheld, FOI 16 – Complaint Upheld
Citations:
[2014] UKICO FS50509254
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
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Updated: 14 July 2022; Ref: scu.527404