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Hafan

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

  • Date 25 June 2025
  • Sector Local government
  • Decision(s) FOI 31(1)(g): Upheld, FOI 36(2)(c): Upheld

The complainant has requested information relating to complaints. Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (“the Council”) disclosed information but refused to provide the political breakdown requested, citing section 36(2)(c) (prejudice to the effective conduct of public affairs) and section 31(1)(g) (law enforcement). The Commissioner’s decision is that the withheld information engages the exemptions but the balance of the public interest lies in disclosure. The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: disclose the political breakdown.