Birmingham City Council
- Date 16 January 2026
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 10(1): Upheld
The complainant requested information regarding the council’s intentions with a former hostel. Birmingham City Council (“the council”) refused the request on the basis that section 22 of FOIA applied (information intended for future publication). The council subsequently published the requested information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council did not comply with the requirements of section 10(1) of FOIA as it did not provide the information within 20 working days of receiving the request. The Commissioner does not require the council to take any steps.