Reasons restricted

By virtue of paragraph(s) 12, 13 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Explanation of Reasons

  • By Virtue of Paragraph 12

    Information relating to a particular individual.

    Condition:

    Information which -

    • (a) falls within any of paragraphs 12 to 15, 17 and 18 above; and
    • (b) is not prevented from being exempt by virtue of the ‘qualifications’ above,

    is exempt information if and so long, as in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

  • By Virtue of Paragraph 13

    Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.

    Condition:

    Information which -

    • (a) falls within any of paragraphs 12 to 15, 17 and 18 above; and
    • (b) is not prevented from being exempt by virtue of the ‘qualifications’ above,

    is exempt information if and so long, as in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

Reason restricted justification

Damage and distress to the individual if sensitive personal information is disclosed. Disclosure may prejudice the Council making a decision on an objective basis.