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North Lincolnshire Council

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Case OutcomeComplaint upheld
Subject MatterLocal government
CourtInformation Commissioner (UK)
Record NumberIC-277550-X6D1
Date12 March 2024
RespondentNorth Lincolnshire Council
Reference: IC-277550-X6D1
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Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA)
Decision notice
Date:
12 March 2024
Public Authority:
North Lincolnshire Council
Address:
Church Square House
30-40 High Street
Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire
DN15 6NL
Decision (including any steps ordered)
1. The complainant requested information from North Lincolnshire Council
(“the Council”) relating to the names and contact details of senior
Council Officers.
2. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council is not entitled to rely on
section 21 (information accessible to the applicant by other means) to
withhold the requested information.
3. The Commissioner requires the Council to take the following steps to
ensure compliance with the legislation.
• Disclose the withheld information.
4. The Council must take these steps within 35 calendar days of the date of
this decision notice. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner
making written certification of this fact to the High Court pursuant to
section 54 of the Act and may be dealt with as a contempt of court.

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