Swindon Borough Council (24 001 978)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 11-Jun-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about drainage because the Council’s insurers and the courts are better placed to deal with the complaint.

Leeds City Council (24 003 224)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 11-Jun-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about drainage because the courts and insurers are better placed to deal with the complaint.

Leeds City Council (23 019 108)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 20-May-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s failure to take action to address flooding at Ms X’s property. This is because there is no evidence to suggest fault by the Council sufficient to warrant an investigation.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (23 021 432)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 14-May-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about work carried out by the Council which Mr X says has led to more frequent flooding of an area which sits against his retaining wall. This is because Mr X has a court remedy available against the Council which places the complaint outside our jurisdiction.

Wiltshire Council (23 016 815)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 07-May-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about drainage because the courts are better placed to consider the complaint.

Mole Valley District Council (24 000 189)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 10-Apr-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about drainage because the courts and insurers are better placed to consider the issue.

Somerset Council (23 020 631)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 08-Apr-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about drainage because the courts are better placed to deal with the complaint.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (23 016 666)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 28-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate Mr and Mrs X’s complaint, brought by Mr Y, about the Council denying responsibility for flooding of their back garden. The complaint amounts to a claim that the Council is liable for the flooding and damage to their property. We cannot make findings on legal liability for property damage. It would not be unreasonable for Mr and Mrs X to pursue their legal liability claim against the Council at court, to pursue the required legal finding and redress they seek.

North Somerset Council (23 018 484)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 05-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with a leak from a septic tank because there is insufficient evidence of fault.

Durham County Council (23 015 731)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 18-Feb-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about rainwater run-off from highways on council land. It is reasonable for the complainant to seek a remedy by way of an insurance claim and the courts if no liability is accepted by the Council.