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The Local Government Ombudsman:

The Local Government Ombudsman looks at complaints about councils and some other authorities, including education admissions appeal panels. It is a free service. Our job is to investigate complaints in a fair and independent way - we do not take sides.

If you have a problem with a council service, you should first complain to the council. But if you are still not satisfied, we may be able to help. Click here for more information on how to complain – or call the LGO Advice Team.

The LGO Advice Team:

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Call the LGO Advice Team for advice or to make a complaint by telephone. They are available from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. You can also text or email them. See Contact us for details.

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LGO criticises Council’s refusal to remedy injustice to allotment holders

Sefton Council has refused to apologise and pay compensation to two allotment holders whose complaints were upheld by the LGO.

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LGO to launch a new schools complaints service

From 19 April 2010, the Local Government Ombudsman will deliver a new complaints handling service for parents and pupils with concerns about schools.

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Council criticised over permission to demolish Victorian schoolroom

There were “serious flaws” in the way Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council approved a plan to demolish a listed Victorian schoolroom and build new houses on the site.