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  • West Lindsey District Council (25 005 492)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Planning applications 18-Jun-2025

    Summary: We cannot investigate Mr C’s complaint about the Council’s refusal of his planning applications because Mr C appealed to the Planning Inspector. We do not have the power to investigate the actions of the Planning Inspector.

  • London Borough of Southwark (25 005 496)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Parking and other penalties 18-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate Mrs B’s complaint about a Penalty Charge Notice for an alleged parking contravention. This is because it is reasonable for Mrs B to make formal representations, and if needed, put in an appeal to London Tribunals.

  • London Borough of Waltham Forest (25 000 867)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Elections and electoral register 18-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint that the Council failed up properly update his entry in the electoral register when he changed his nationality. There is not enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation. In relation to Mr X’s issues around his subject access request, the Information Commissioner’s Office is better placed to deal with that complaint.

  • London Borough of Lewisham (25 000 885)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Homelessness 18-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the suitability of the Council’s final offer of accommodation after Ms X was homeless. It was reasonable for Ms X to use her statutory right of appeal to the county court, and it is open to her to request a late appeal.

  • Devon County Council (25 001 046)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Child protection 18-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s removal of Mr X’s children in late 2023. We cannot consider matters that have been subject to court proceedings, and it was reasonable for Mr X to raise all concerns as part of the subsequent care proceedings. We could not achieve the outcome he seeks.

  • Sheffield City Council (25 001 652)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Street furniture and lighting 18-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s refusal to relocate a streetlight outside his property. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify investigating, and we cannot achieve the outcome Mr X wants.

  • Southampton City Council (25 001 718)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 18-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about rights of way because it is reasonable to expect Mr Y to approach the courts about the matter, who are better placed to consider the complaint issues.

  • Buckinghamshire Council (25 002 037)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Child protection 18-Jun-2025

    Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about child protection because we cannot investigate what happened in court and the issues are intrinsically linked to legal proceedings.

  • London Borough of Hounslow (25 002 519)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 18-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s use of a photo of his children without his permission. This is because this is a complaint about a data matter which is best considered and decided by the Information Commissioner’s Office.

  • Nottingham City Council (25 003 116)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 18-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about court proceedings involving her children. The law prevents us from investigating anything that has or is the subject of court proceedings.

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