Argyll and Bute Council (Forecast income from proposed visitor levy) [2025] ScotIC 166_2025 (27 June 2025)

The Commissioner found that the public interest in transparency regarding the forecast income from the proposed visitor levy outweighed any potential harm or exemption claimed by the Council, and ordered disclosure of the requested information.

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Citation: [2025] ScotIC 166_2025
Parties: Respondent: Argyll and Bute Council; Applicant: Unknown Applicant
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 27 June 2025
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision
Outcome: For applicant
Legal Topics: Disclosure of Financial Forecasts, Public Authority Obligations

Administrative Law Freedom of Information Disclosure of Financial Forecasts Public Authority Obligations

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Parties

Argyll and Bute Council

Respondent

Unknown Applicant

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether Argyll and Bute Council is required to disclose forecast income from the proposed visitor levy under FOI law

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Court Disposition

For applicant

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Argyll and Bute Council is ordered to disclose the forecast income from the proposed visitor levy to the applicant.

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