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Preston City Council (25 023 398)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Enforcement 19-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s failure to take enforcement action against breaches of planning control near his home. We do not consider Mr X has suffered a significant personal injustice to warrant an investigation. And we cannot achieve the outcome he is seeking.
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West Northamptonshire Council (25 023 434)
Statement Upheld Adoption 19-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint the Council cancelled an adoption panel meeting with short notice and its communication around this. This is because we have upheld the complaint as the Council has agreed to provide a proportionate remedy for any injustice caused.
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Staffordshire County Council (25 023 728)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 19-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s decision to end its involvement with his family following an assessment because there is insufficient evidence of fault to warrant an investigation. Mr X’s complaint about the content of the assessment is better suited to the Information Commissioner’s Office. We will not investigate the Council’s complaints handling because the tests in our Assessment Code are not met.
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Devon County Council (25 025 193)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Highway repair and maintenance 19-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s maintenance of a road because it is reasonable for the complainant to go to court.
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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council (25 025 514)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 19-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s handling of drainage and a culvert near a property. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council and we could not achieve a worthwhile outcome.
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London Borough of Hounslow (25 025 551)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Child protection 19-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about the Council’s actions while her child was in foster care. This is because decisions about her child’s future are for the court and the law prevents us from investigating complaints about matters that have been subject to, and decided in court proceedings.
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London Borough of Redbridge (25 026 139)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 19-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s consultation on a new traffic restriction scheme. And its refusal to allow him to apply for an exemption to the restrictions. We have not seen enough evidence of fault in the Council’s actions. Nor do we consider Mr X has suffered a significant personal injustice.
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Leicestershire County Council (25 026 764)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Safeguarding 19-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about establishing contact with his mother, about whom he raised safeguarding concerns. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council and an investigation by the Ombudsman would not add any further meaningful outcome.
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Middlesbrough Borough Council (25 027 280)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Council tax 19-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a council tax bill from June 2024. This is because part of the complaint is late. We will not investigate matters from February 2025 because there is no injustice from the Council’s fault and Ms X could appeal. We cannot investigate court proceedings.
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West Berkshire Council (25 028 325)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Parking and other penalties 19-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about parked cars causing an obstruction of the highway. There is not enough evidence of Mr X suffering a significant injustice and there is no worthwhile outcome achievable by us investigating.