London Borough of Hounslow (20 011 430)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Councillor conduct and standards 26-Mar-2021

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s response to a code of conduct complaint he made against a councillor. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to warrant an investigation.

Shropshire Council (20 012 629)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Councillor conduct and standards 26-Mar-2021

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision not to investigate a complaint that several councillors had breached the code of conduct. There is no evidence of fault in the way the Council considered the complaint.

Wealden District Council (20 009 983)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Councillor conduct and standards 16-Mar-2021

Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint as we are unlikely to find fault in the way the Council dealt with their code of conduct complaint about parish councillors. Nor can we achieve the outcome the complainant is seeking.

London Borough of Croydon (20 011 679)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Councillor conduct and standards 12-Mar-2021

Summary: Mr X complains about the outcome of his complaint about the conduct of a local councillor who Mr X says posted false information about a local traffic scheme on social media. Mr X is opposed to the scheme and says he has been deeply upset by the councillor’s actions. We will not investigate as it is unlikely we will find fault by the Council and we cannot achieve the outcome Mr X seeks.

Rossendale Borough Council (20 002 084)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Councillor conduct and standards 08-Mar-2021

Summary: Mr X complains the Council has not dealt with his complaint about the actions of a councillor seriously and has not addressed his concern the councillor breached data protection laws. The Ombudsman does not intend to investigate this complaint. It is unlikely that further investigation will lead to a different outcome. And the Information Commissioners’ Office is better placed to consider his concerns about breaches of data protection regulations.

Kettering Borough Council (20 011 194)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Councillor conduct and standards 05-Mar-2021

Summary: Mr X complains about the actions of a Council solicitor which he says were unprofessional. We will not investigate this complaint. If Mr X believes the Council has broken a binding legal agreement, he can take the matter to court.

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (20 010 882)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Councillor conduct and standards 03-Mar-2021

Summary: Mr X complains about the Council’s response to his complaints about the conduct of a councillor. Mr X says he has been caused stress and his character has been called into question. We will not investigate as it is unlikely we will find fault causing a significant injustice to Mr X.

Sheffield City Council (20 010 968)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Councillor conduct and standards 03-Mar-2021

Summary: Mr X complains about the Council’s decision not to investigate his complaint about the conduct of a parish councillor. We will not investigate this complaint as we have not seen any evidence of fault in the way the Council considered the complaint.

Tandridge District Council (20 010 330)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Councillor conduct and standards 02-Mar-2021

Summary: The Ombudsman will not investigate Mr X’s complaint. We have not seen evidence of fault in the way the Council dealt with his complaint that a councillor breached the code of conduct.

Manchester City Council (20 010 832)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Councillor conduct and standards 26-Feb-2021

Summary: Mr X complains about the Council’s handling of his complaint made against a councillor. We will not investigate the complaint because we are unlikely to find evidence of fault.