Leicester City Council (23 018 011)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Council tax 12-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about outstanding council tax liability because Mr X has a right of appeal to the Valuation Tribunal. And it is reasonable for him to use his appeal rights.

Stafford Borough Council (23 017 262)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Council tax 12-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s complaint handling and council tax enforcement processes as Mr X is taking legal action against the Council for a closely associated matter.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (23 009 937)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Council tax 12-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about Council tax billing because there is no evidence of fault by the Council causing significant injustice.

Durham County Council (23 018 095)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Council tax 11-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about Council tax liability because it would be reasonable for Miss B to use her right of appeal to a Valuation Tribunal.

Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (23 017 503)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Council tax 11-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about discretionary council tax relief because the matter has been resolved.

North Yorkshire Council (23 017 361)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Council tax 11-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s pursuit of Mr X for unpaid council tax. This is because the Council has apologised, waived the debt on Mr X’s account and issued a reminder to staff. An investigation would be unlikely to result in a different outcome.

Preston City Council (23 017 178)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Council tax 11-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this council tax complaint from a landlord. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council and insufficient evidence of injustice.

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council (23 000 962)

Statement Upheld Council tax 11-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about Council tax enforcement because the Council has remedied the matter.

Salford City Council (23 006 968)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Council tax 11-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s handling of Mr X’s council tax arrears. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify investigating.

Leeds City Council (23 017 489)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Council tax 10-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council issuing threatening council tax demands for liability which was disputed by the resident. There is insufficient evidence of any significant injustice which would warrant an investigation.