Bradford City Council
- Date 7 July 2025
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 43(2): Upheld
The complainant has requested information about a settlement agreement that the City of Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council entered into with the NEC Group. The Council refused to disclose the information under section 43(2) (Commercial interests). The Commissioner’s decision is that the exemption provided by section 43(2) is engaged, but that the public interest test supports disclosure of the information. The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: Disclose the withheld information.