East Dunbartonshire Council (Relocation of Lenzie Academy and Scape Scotland) [2026] ScotIC 023_2026 (20 February 2026)
The Commissioner found that the Council had partially failed to comply with its obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 by withholding some information that should have been disclosed, but was entitled to withhold other information under valid exemptions.
- Citation
- [2026] ScotIC 023_2026
- Parties
- Public Authority: East Dunbartonshire Council; Applicant: Applicant (not named)
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judgment Date
- 20 February 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision
- Outcome
- partially upheld
- Legal Topics
- Disclosure of Information, Public Authority Obligations, Exemptions Under Foi(s)a
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Parties
East Dunbartonshire Council
Public Authority
Applicant (not named)
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether East Dunbartonshire Council complied with its obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in relation to information about the relocation of Lenzie Academy and Scape Scotland
Ratio Decidendi
The Commissioner found that the Council had partially failed to comply with its obligations under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 by withholding some information that should have been disclosed, but was entitled to withhold other information under valid exemptions.
Court Disposition
partially upheld
Orders
- The Council is required to disclose the information identified by the Commissioner as not exempt under the Act.
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