Trees archive 2020-2021


Archive has 108 results

  • Cheshire East Council (20 007 608)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 09-Dec-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr B’s complaint that the Council has failed to resolve his claim for damage caused by tree roots. This is because it concerns a matter which may be decided in court.

  • North Somerset Council (20 007 055)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 08-Dec-2020

    Summary: The complainant says the Council is failing to meet its responsibilities for the upkeep of a wall which has collapsed onto her property. The Ombudsman cannot decide whether the Council is responsible for the wall or repairing the damage. This is a matter for the courts.

  • London Borough of Enfield (20 006 286)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 07-Dec-2020

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the time the Council took to deal with a damaged tree. This is because there is insufficient evidence of injustice.

  • South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council (20 007 165)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 05-Dec-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr B’s complaint that the Council is at fault in refusing to carry out work to reduce the height of trees close to his property. This is because it is unlikely we would find fault on the Council’s part.

  • Nottinghamshire County Council (20 007 285)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 05-Dec-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Ms B’s complaint that the Council is at fault in failing to carry out work to a highway tree. This is because it is unlikely we would find fault on the Council’s part.

  • Birmingham City Council (20 005 005)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 25-Nov-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with Miss X’s concerns about a tree near her property. This is because he is unlikely to find fault by the Council.

  • Lancashire County Council (20 005 837)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 19-Nov-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision not to do additional pruning to a tree. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council.

  • Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council (20 005 957)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 12-Nov-2020

    Summary: Mr X complains the Council lied in relation to his claim on its insurance. He wants the Council to compensate him for financial loss following a claim on his own insurance for damage he says was caused by Council owned trees. The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint as this matter relates to determination of liability and/or awards for compensation which are matters that can only be determined by the courts.

  • Hampshire County Council (20 005 104)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 09-Nov-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about damage to his property which he says is due to a council owned tree. Mr X’s complaint is late, and the Ombudsman cannot establish liability in cases involving damage to property. It is reasonable for Mr X to use the legal remedy available to him.

  • Hertfordshire County Council (20 005 085)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 05-Nov-2020

    Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate this compliant about the Council’s decision not to prune or fell some highway trees. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council and because one part of the complaint is a matter for insurers.

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