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South Kesteven District Council

  • Date 20 June 2025
  • Sector Local government
  • Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld

The complainant has requested information regarding consultations with the business community and the type of contact South Kesteven District Council (the Council) had with the Federation of Small Businesses. The Council relied on section 12 of FOIA (cost of compliance) to refuse the request. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council was entitled to rely on section 12(1) of FOIA to refuse the request. The Commissioner also finds that the Council complied with its section 16 obligation to offer advice and assistance.