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Sunday, 19 April 2015

Knowle relocation project: and 'unresolved issues'

Over a year ago, the Information Commissioner decided that the East Devon District Council should publish several reports on its relocation project:
https://ico.org.uk/media/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/2014/963758/fs_50498100.pdf

The District Council appealed and the case was heard by the Information Tribunal last August:
East Devon District Council to justify refusal to disclose relocation details at tribunal | Exeter Express and Echo

The decision by the Tribunal has been awaited since - and is now expected soon:
Decision on whether East Devon District Council should publish report on its relocation is at least a month away | Exeter Express and Echo
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project: FOI request goes to tribunal: further press reports
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project: FOI request goes to tribunal...... a similar case...

Meanwhile, the sale of the Knowle site is pressing ahead:
Tory council insists costly move of East Devon Council HQ is a money saver | Western Morning News
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project: deciding to sell  >>> 'overage' and the dangers of selling Knowle short

But not without considerable on-line comment:
Streetlife | Bye Bye Knowle
Futures Forum: Streetlife debates the election issues for Sidmouth

... and considerable political opposition:




























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See also:
Futures Forum: Knowle relocation project: openness and transparency
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