South Ayrshire Council (Acquisition costs and dates of assets) [2026] ScotIC 029_2026 (23 February 2026)

South Ayrshire Council (Acquisition costs and dates of assets) [2026] ScotIC 029_2026 (23 February 2026)

The Commissioner determined whether the claimed exemptions applied and if the public interest in disclosure outweighed any potential harm, ultimately deciding for or against disclosure based on statutory criteria.

Citation
[2026] ScotIC 029_2026
Parties
Public Authority: South Ayrshire Council
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
23 February 2026
Procedural Posture
FOI Appeal / Decision
Outcome
decision issued
Legal Topics
Disclosure of Acquisition Costs, Disclosure of Asset Dates
Freedom of Information Disclosure of Acquisition Costs Disclosure of Asset Dates

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Parties

South Ayrshire Council

Public Authority

Procedural Posture

FOI Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether South Ayrshire Council is required to disclose acquisition costs and dates of assets under FOI law

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner determined whether the claimed exemptions applied and if the public interest in disclosure outweighed any potential harm, ultimately deciding for or against disclosure based on statutory criteria.

Court Disposition

decision issued