Archive has 117 results
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Southend-on-Sea City Council (19 014 077)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 30-Jan-2020
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr C’s complaint that the Council has refused to remove trees which have caused damage to his property. This is because it is unlikely we would find fault on the Council’s part.
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Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council (19 014 357)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 27-Jan-2020
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s decision not to prune or fell trees close to his home. This is because the complaint is late, and there is not enough evidence of fault by the Council to warrant an investigation by the Ombudsman.
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Crawley Borough Council (19 014 713)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 24-Jan-2020
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about damage to his property from a tree. This is because an insurance claim is ongoing. If the Council’s insurers reject Mr X’s claim, it is reasonable for Mr X to use the legal remedy available to him.
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Sheffield City Council (19 013 429)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 20-Jan-2020
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s refusal to remove a tree from outside the complainant’s home. This is because it is unlikely he would find fault by the Council.
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Colchester City Council (19 015 065)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 17-Jan-2020
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about tree stumps on the public highway. This is because Mr X’s complaint is late and there is no evidence of significant personal injustice to Mr X.
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Surrey County Council (19 012 632)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 09-Jan-2020
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr B’s complaint the Council will not grant permission for him to reduce the height of trees on highway land behind his property. Further consideration of the complaint is unlikely to find fault with the way the Council has made its decision.
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (19 013 102)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 07-Jan-2020
Summary: Mr X complains the Council refuses to allow the felling of trees under a preservation order. The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint. Mr X had the right to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (19 012 583)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 03-Jan-2020
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about trees outside Mr Q’s property. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council. And Mr Q may make an insurance claim against the Council for any damage the trees do and, if necessary, go to court if the claim is unsuccessful.
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Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 14-Dec-2019
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr A’s complaint that the Council has declined his request to maintain trees close to his property. This is because it is unlikely we would find fault on the Council’s part.
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Derbyshire County Council (19 007 819)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 13-Dec-2019
Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr B’s complaint about the Council’s action in cutting back vegetation behind his property or about the annual one-day holiday event which is held close to him. This is because there are insufficient grounds to warrant an investigation.