London Borough of Camden (21 007 307)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Health and safety 14-Oct-2021

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s operation of compost bays near Mr X’s home. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault which would warrant an investigation.

London Borough of Ealing (20 006 091)

Statement Not upheld Health and safety 16-Aug-2021

Summary: The complainant complained the Council failed to properly exercise its powers to undertake emergency work in response to reports of cladding falling from a building putting residents and the public at risk. The Council said it visited the site, decided the building did not pose an imminent danger and engaged with the owner who agreed to undertake work on the building. We found the Council properly considered its powers and exercised its professional judgement, without fault.

Swindon Borough Council (21 002 350)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Health and safety 14-Jul-2021

Summary: Mr X was trapped in a council operated lift until the fire brigade rescued him. Mr X wants the Council to pay compensation. We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint. This is because it is reasonable for Mr X to take the matter to court.

Vale of White Horse District Council (21 000 590)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Health and safety 18-Jun-2021

Summary: Mr X complains about the Council’s handling of matters concerning the storage of gas cylinders at a property near his home. We will not investigate the complaint because an investigation is unlikely to lead to a different outcome.

Vale of White Horse District Council (21 001 345)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Health and safety 18-Jun-2021

Summary: Ms X complains about the Council’s handling of matters concerning the storage of gas cylinders at a property near her home. We will not investigate the complaint because an investigation is unlikely to lead to a different outcome.