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  • Surrey County Council (25 001 418)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 17-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s Local Authority Designated Officer. We cannot achieve the outcome Mr X wants.

  • Essex County Council (25 001 547)

    Statement Upheld Special educational needs 17-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Education, Health and Care plan process. This is because the Council has agreed to an appropriate remedy for the injustice caused by the delay.

  • Essex County Council (25 001 645)

    Statement Upheld Special educational needs 17-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Education, Health and Care plan process. This is because the Council has agreed to an appropriate remedy for the injustice caused by the delay.

  • London Borough of Brent (25 002 393)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Parking and other penalties 17-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a Penalty Charge Notice because the complainant could have followed the statutory process and appealed to the tribunal.

  • Cherwell District Council (25 002 532)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Council tax 17-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about council tax arrears and an attachment of earnings order. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council and because we cannot investigate any issue that forms part of court proceedings. In addition, the complainant can complain to the Information Commissioner.

  • Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (25 004 091)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Building control 17-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a building control matter. This is because it is unlikely we could achieve a worthwhile outcome for the complainant.

  • St Peter's RC High School, Wigan (25 004 503)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries School admissions 17-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about a school admissions appeal panel refusing his appeal. It is unlikely we would find fault which caused Mr X to lose out on a school place.

  • Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (25 004 649)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 17-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s actions when it recovered Miss X’s deceased pet. It is unlikely we would find fault in the Council’s actions.

  • Torridge District Council (25 004 892)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 17-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint the Council used a skatepark anti-loitering device outside of agreed hours. Further investigation would not lead to a different outcome.

  • Hertfordshire County Council (25 005 412)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Highway repair and maintenance 17-Jun-2025

    Summary: We will not investigate Mr B’s complaint that his car was damaged by a pothole. This is because it is reasonable for Mr B to take the Council to court.

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