Recent statements in this category are shown below:
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Swindon Borough Council (25 024 244)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 27-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s maintenance of highway drains because it is reasonable for the complainant to go to court.
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Surrey County Council (25 022 471)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 26-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about drainage concerns. There is not enough evidence of fault in how the Council investigated Mr X’s complaint.
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Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council (25 025 514)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 19-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s handling of drainage and a culvert near a property. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council and we could not achieve a worthwhile outcome.
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Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 13-Jul-2026
Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about flooding. The flooding is caused by a sewer issue, which does not fall under the Council’s administrative functions.
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Surrey County Council (25 024 350)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 30-Jun-2026
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council not taking enough action to prevent flooding in front of his business. There is not enough evidence of fault by the Council to warrant further investigation.
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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (25 015 091)
Statement Not upheld Drainage 24-Jun-2026
Summary: There was no fault by the Council, in its decision that a landowner’s work to a watercourse was not responsible for subsequent flooding, and its consequent decision not to take enforcement action against the landowner for this. We have therefore completed our investigation.
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Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 22-Jun-2026
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about flooding to Mr X’s land. Only a court can determine liability and award compensation.
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Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 18-Jun-2026
Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about the Council’s investigation into flooding risks posed by a culvert. There is not enough evidence of a significant personal injustice to Mrs X and no worthwhile outcome by us investigating.
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Warwickshire County Council (25 022 534)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 10-Jun-2026
Summary: We will not investigate X’s complaint about the Council not taking action regarding flooding on private land in their area. There is insufficient significant personal injustice caused to X by the matters complained of to warrant us investigating.
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Littleport & Downham Drainage Board (25 024 310)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Drainage 10-Jun-2026
Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about the Authority’s actions, including whether it is in breach of relevant byelaws, by starting court action. Similarly, nor could we decide if the complainant is responsible for breaches of other byelaws in this matter. This is because the matter is or was being considered as part of court proceedings and the law does not allow us to investigate when a case is or has been heard in court.