Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (24 016 038)

Statement Not upheld Child protection 22-Apr-2025

Summary: Mr X complained the Council breached his human rights in its assessment of the risk he may pose to his child. Mr X would like Council reports about him changed. We have discontinued the investigation because we cannot achieve the outcome Mr X wants.

Hertfordshire County Council (24 021 095)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Child protection 22-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to commence care proceedings. The law prevents us from doing so.

London Borough of Redbridge (24 015 955)

Statement Not upheld Child protection 21-Apr-2025

Summary: Mr X complained that the Council mishandled a child protection investigation. We will discontinue our investigation. This is because the Council has not yet fully responded to his complaint.

London Borough of Bexley (24 020 110)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Child protection 21-Apr-2025

Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about the assessment of Mr X’s children. This is because the law prevents us from investigating things that have been considered in court.

Devon County Council (24 019 932)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Child protection 16-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about an assessment completed by Council. This is because we cannot consider complaints about matters that were or could reasonably have been raised in court.

North East Lincolnshire Council (24 007 895)

Statement Upheld Child protection 15-Apr-2025

Summary: We found fault on Mr Y’s complaint about the way the Council dealt with allegations against him which it referred to the Local Authority Designated Officer. Minutes were not accurate and failed to show consideration of a recommendation. This caused him lost opportunity and uncertainty about whether the recommendation needed further action. The Council agreed to send him a written apology, remind relevant officers to ensure recommendations from previous meetings are considered and decided, as well as reminding minute takers of the need to accurately record those in attendance.

Liverpool City Council (24 020 817)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Child protection 15-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the actions of the Council’s children’s services. This is because we could not add to the investigation carried out by the Council or achieve a different outcome. The Information Commissioner is better placed to consider Mr X’s complaint about an alleged data breach.

Cambridgeshire County Council (24 020 681)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Child protection 14-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s involvement in the complainant’s child’s case. The matters are too closely connected to ongoing court proceedings.

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (24 021 524)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Child protection 13-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about a personal data breach. This is because complaints about data matters, such as this, are best considered and decided by the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Kent County Council (24 021 637)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Child protection 13-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about matters relating to the Council’s child protection involvement with her child. This is because there is no sign of fault in the Council’s decision not to consider her complaint whilst the case is subject to ongoing court proceedings.