Leeds City Council (19 007 549)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 10-Oct-2019

Summary: Mr B complains about the Council’s handling of matters relating to flyposting. The Ombudsman will not investigate the complaint because it falls outside our jurisdiction as such matters affect all or most of the inhabitants of the Council area.

Leicester City Council (18 019 784)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 09-Oct-2019

Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about problems with the condition of the highways and public areas where he lives because Mr X has not suffered any significant personal injustice because of the alleged faults by the Council.

Cornwall Council (19 002 674)

Statement Not upheld Other 03-Oct-2019

Summary: Mrs X complains about inadequate signage about dog walking restrictions on beaches and about access to the dog friendly beaches. The decision on beach access for dogs was made in 2013 and is now under review. The best way for Mrs X to make her points and get changes for dog walkers is to participate in the current consultation process on beach access.

Plymouth City Council (19 007 374)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 03-Oct-2019

Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint about a Fixed Penalty Notice for dropping litter (a cigarette). This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council.

Somerset West and Taunton Council (19 007 762)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 01-Oct-2019

Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint about how the Council has dealt with rats at the complainant’s home. It is unlikely he would find evidence of fault by the Council.

Birmingham City Council (19 006 954)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 26-Sep-2019

Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Ms X’s complaint about litter in her street. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault causing significant personal injustice. Also, an investigation by the Ombudsman is unlikely to add anything to the Council’s response.

Bassetlaw District Council (18 015 669)

Statement Not upheld Other 20-Sep-2019

Summary: Mr S complains about the Council’s works to a watercourse near his home. He is particularly concerned about how it dealt with material containing asbestos on the site. The Ombudsman’s decision is there was no fault by the Council in the issues we have investigated. Other parts of Mr S’s complaint are better considered by courts, not the Ombudsman.

Environment Agency (18 018 806)

Statement Not upheld Other 18-Sep-2019

Summary: Mr D complains the Environment Agency has not taken into account existing flood defence works when assessing the flood risk for his property. The Ombudsman has found no fault.

Derbyshire Dales District Council (19 006 085)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 11-Sep-2019

Summary: Ms X complained about the Council mowing an area of grass near her home which she says should be maintained in an ecological way. The Ombudsman should not investigate this complaint. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault which would warrant an investigation.

Eden District Council (18 019 930)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 10-Sep-2019

Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate about something a court has considered. He could not provide any useful outcome for the complainant as he cannot alter the decision of the court.