4th July 2008
Raised parking platform approval
Caradon District Council granted permission for a raised parking platform without taking all relevant policies into account, finds Local Government Ombudsman, Jerry White. In his report the Ombudsman says “…had the Council consid...

4th July 2008
Disabled man suffered indignity and inconvenience
A disabled man suffered unnecessary indignity and inconvenience as a result of Sheffield City Council’s failures over the adaptation of his home to meet his needs, finds Local Government Ombudsman, Anne Seex. In her report, issued...

4th July 2008
Quadriplegic man's family's battle over adaptations
A quadriplegic young man was confined to two unsuitable rooms in his home without suitable facilities as a result of Kirklees Council’s failures, finds Local Government Ombudsman, Anne Seex. In her report, issued today (4 July 200...

4th July 2008
Caring grandmother let down by Council
Essex County Council’s failures meant that a woman who was caring for her step-granddaughter struggled financially, finds Local Government Ombudsman, Tony Redmond. In his report, issued today (4 July 2008) he says that “While Coun...

25th June 2008
Disabled facilities grant mishandled
A disabled man had to remain in residential care for longer than necessary because Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council mishandled his disabled facilities grant, finds Local Government Ombudsman, Jerry White. In his report, issued...