FOI Request - Correspondence with Moray Leisure re. Energy Costs

Request 101003836469

On July 21, Moray Leisure announced that it would close Elgin Ice Rink due to "spiralling energy costs".

Moray Leisure said it was working closely with Moray Council's maintenance team to implement energy saving measures across the facility.

Can you please provide me with all email correspondence between Moray Leisure and Moray Council regarding energy costs at the centre from April 2023 to the present day?

If possible, can you please provide me specifically with the following  -

A) Correspondence about energy costs regarding the running of the leisure centre as a whole?
B) Correspondence about energy costs regarding the running of the ice rink?
C) Correspondence about energy costs regarding the running of the swimming pool?
D) Correspondence about energy costs regarding the running of the gym?

Response 09-09-2025

The information requested is commercially sensitive. Disclosure of the requested information could substantially prejudice commercial interests and so it is exempt under section 33(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, commercial interests. Providing utility info into public domain could impact future tariffs, so the public interest in withholding the information outweighs the public interest in disclosing it.

In addition, exemption under Section 30(c) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs, applies. 

In order to be helpful we would suggest contacting Moray Leisure directly or check their website or social media for further information.