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London Borough of Islington (25 002 369)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Parking and other penalties 29-Jul-2025
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council issuing penalty charge notices (PCNs) to the holder of a blue disability badge. It was reasonable for Mr X to appeal to the London Tribunals about the issuing of the PCNs. Mr X also complained about the Council’s failure to consider the provisions of the Equality Act 2010. There is not enough evidence the Council failed to consider his requirements under the Public Sector Equality Duty and only the courts can determine if the provisions of the Act were breached.
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London Borough of Redbridge (24 008 348)
Statement Upheld Homelessness 29-Jul-2025
Summary: The Council failed to properly assess the capacity of three family members to make a homelessness application when they told the Council they were suffering domestic abuse. The Council did not deal with the safeguarding referral appropriately or in good time, and did not offer the family social care needs assessments soon enough. It cannot show how it made the decision to offer a one-bedroom property and it took too long to deal with the complaint to it. The family missed out on interim accommodation, and they were caused distress and uncertainty. The Council has agreed to apologise, make symbolic payments to the family, and review their housing needs. It will also review its training and procedures on mental capacity assessment, arranging interpreters, and monitoring case progress.
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Liverpool City Council (25 008 009)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Parking and other penalties 28-Jul-2025
Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about the Council’s enforcement of a bus gate penalty charge notice as Mr X used his right to ask the court to consider his case and so this matter is no longer therefore within our remit.
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Worcestershire County Council (25 008 301)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Highway repair and maintenance 28-Jul-2025
Summary: We will not investigate Mrs B’s complaint that her car was damaged by a pothole. This is because it is reasonable for Mrs B to pursue her compensation claim at court.
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London Borough of Harrow (24 012 792)
Statement Upheld Looked after children 28-Jul-2025
Summary: Miss Y complains the Council did not properly investigate the injuries her child obtained whilst in Council arranged foster care. We find procedural fault which creates uncertainty about the Council’s consideration of the injuries. The Council will pay £500 in recognition of that distress and remind staff of the protocols when considering allegations made against those working with children.
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Essex County Council (24 013 349)
Statement Not upheld Safeguarding 28-Jul-2025
Summary: Mr X complained on behalf of his mother Miss Y about how the Council charged for a temporary care home, made her sign a document, managed her money, and decided to apply to the Court of Protection for deputyship. He said this caused Miss Y distress. We do not find the Council at fault.
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Rother District Council (24 015 328)
Statement Upheld Enforcement 28-Jul-2025
Summary: Mr X complained the Council did not follow due process to investigate alleged planning breaches at a neighbouring residential site. He says the Council failed to take appropriate enforcement action. Mr X says the Council’s actions negatively impacted his family’s mental health and caused avoidable stress. We found fault by the Council. The Council has agreed to apologise to Mr X and has agreed to make service improvements.
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Isle of Wight Council (24 015 465)
Statement Upheld Homelessness 28-Jul-2025
Summary: Mr X complained about the Council placing him in unsuitable interim accommodation. He also complained that it would not offer him interim accommodation until he rehoused his emotional support dog and that a housing officer was rude and dismissive towards him. We found fault by the Council on all matters. The Council agreed to apologise to Mr X and make him symbolic payments in recognition of the injustice caused to him.
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Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (24 016 820)
Statement Upheld Homelessness 28-Jul-2025
Summary: The Council was at fault for poor communication and delays in Mr X’s homeless application. Mr X experienced avoidable distress and financial loss as a result. The Council has agreed to apologise and make payments to Mr X.
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London Borough of Waltham Forest (24 016 996)
Statement Upheld Homelessness 28-Jul-2025
Summary: Mr X complained the Council delayed acting on his homelessness application and he and his family were placed in unsuitable temporary accommodation. We found there were delays in acting on his application and Mr X’s family were placed in unsuitable bed and breakfast accommodation for 35 weeks longer than appropriate. We recommended an apology and a payment to recognise the impact of this.