Herefordshire Council (23 015 886)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 04-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision not to take action against a bridleway obstruction reported by Mr X. This is because an investigation is unlikely to find fault by the Council sufficient to warrant an investigation and because the obstruction has now been cleared by the landowner.

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (23 005 859)

Statement Not upheld Rights of way 29-Feb-2024

Summary: Mr X complained the Council failed to take account of its Public Sector Equality Duty when it decided to place barriers on a path near his home. Mr X also complained the Council failed to respond to his request to lower kerbs and has blacklisted him from engaging with public Council functions. We do not find the Council at fault.

Liverpool City Council (23 005 973)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 29-Feb-2024

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s failure to stop or remove barriers which obstruct a public footpath. This is because it is unlikely we could achieve any worthwhile outcome for Mr X.

Herefordshire Council (23 014 990)

Statement Upheld Rights of way 01-Feb-2024

Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint that the Council carried out works to a footpath on her land without consulting her. This is because the Council has apologised and agreed to improve its practices and these actions provide a suitable remedy for the complaint.

Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (23 014 882)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 29-Jan-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a right of way that passes through Mr X’s garden. It is reasonable for him to apply for a public path diversion order and use his right of appeal to the Planning Inspectorate if necessary.

City of Wolverhampton Council (23 004 866)

Statement Upheld Rights of way 29-Jan-2024

Summary: Mr F complains about the way the Council has managed a public right of way behind his home. There was fault by the Council which has caused Mr F time and trouble and meant he was unable to use the path for at least two years. The Council has agreed to make a symbolic payment to Mr F and take action to clarify the legal status of the path.

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council (23 014 250)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 29-Jan-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s refusal to carry out works to a public bridleway. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault in the Council’s actions. In addition, if Mr X considers bridleway users are damaging his property, these are private matters best considered by a court.

Cornwall Council (23 014 450)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 25-Jan-2024

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint the Council is failing to enforce access to a public right of way. He says the alleged fault is resulting in vehicles causing damage to his fence. We do not consider the alleged fault can be said to have directly caused the injustice Mr X refers to. Further, it would be reasonable for Mr X to take this matter to court should the Council not enforce the access to the public right of way.

Nottinghamshire County Council (23 013 523)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 17-Jan-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint the Council failed to maintain a permissive path. There is not enough evidence of fault to justify our involvement.

Wiltshire Council (23 010 255)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 26-Oct-2023

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council constructing highway infrastructure which Mr X claims is obstructing his private access. It is reasonable for Mr X to seek a remedy in the courts to resolve the private legal dispute.