Wychavon District Council (21 008 513)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 14-Oct-2021

Summary: We will not investigate Mr B’s complaint about the Council’s decision to make a green area close to his home a pollinator area. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation.

Staffordshire County Council (21 003 217)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 14-Oct-2021

Summary: Ms X complains the Council’s negligence has caused flooding and damage to her garden from a reservoir it owns. This matter is outside the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction because it is a matter for the courts to decide.

Somerset County Council (21 007 686)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 11-Oct-2021

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about damage to property allegedly caused by the Council’s contractor. This is because it is reasonable for the complainant to use the legal remedy available to them.

Mansfield District Council (21 006 522)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 06-Oct-2021

Summary: Mr X complains the Council wrongly seized his tattooing equipment. We will not investigate this complaint because the events happened too long ago.

London Borough of Haringey (21 006 565)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 05-Oct-2021

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a Fixed Penalty Notice for leaving waste on the public highway. This is because the complainant could have raised a defence in court.

Winchester City Council (21 007 547)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 04-Oct-2021

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s response to the complainant’s report of a dangerous dog. This is because we see no suggestion of fault in the Council’s response.

Cheshire East Council (21 006 100)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 04-Oct-2021

Summary: Mr X complained about the Council’s management of the river and wooded area near his property. The Council said it does not have primary responsibility for the river’s management. We have closed this complaint as there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council.

Halton Borough Council (21 006 444)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 26-Sep-2021

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with reports of litter problems near to the complainants home. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault in how the Council responded.

London Borough of Newham (21 006 312)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 21-Sep-2021

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about street cleaning and an accusation, that the complainant denies, that he was rude and aggressive. This is because it is unlikely an investigation would lead to a different outcome or that we could achieve the outcome the complainant wants. In addition, there is insufficient evidence of injustice.

Chesterfield Borough Council (21 006 310)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 19-Sep-2021

Summary: We cannot investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s management of social housing as the issue falls outside our jurisdiction. We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s handling of his ‘freedom of information’ request as the Information Commissioner is better placed to consider the matter.