East Dunbartonshire Council (Installation of cabling near a specified address) [2025] ScotIC 200_2025 (26 August 2025)

The Commissioner found that some information was wrongly withheld and should be disclosed, while other information was properly withheld under statutory exemptions.

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Citation: [2025] ScotIC 200_2025
Parties: Respondent: East Dunbartonshire Council
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 26 August 2025
Procedural Posture: Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision
Outcome: Partially upheld
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Disclosure of Environmental Information

Information Law Administrative Law Freedom of Information Disclosure of Environmental Information

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Parties

East Dunbartonshire Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Scottish Information Commissioner Decision / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether East Dunbartonshire Council was required to disclose information regarding installation of cabling near a specified address under FOI or EIRs

Ratio Decidendi

The Commissioner found that some information was wrongly withheld and should be disclosed, while other information was properly withheld under statutory exemptions.

Court Disposition

Partially upheld

Orders

Council to disclose specified information regarding cabling installation
Council permitted to withhold other information under exemptions

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