Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

The complainant has requested information about the handling of a previous information request. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council the information under section 36(2)(c) (prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs). The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was not entitled to withhold the requested information under section 36(2)(c). The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Disclose the withheld information, ensuring that any personal data is redacted subject to the terms of the Data Protection Act 2018.  Information Tribunal FT/EA/2025/0246 under appeal.