London Borough of Wandsworth (25 020 222)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 14-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about damage caused to his vehicle by a Council owned tree. This is because the it is reasonable for him to take the matter to court.

Havant Borough Council (25 023 870)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 14-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about how the Council responded to her concerns in relation to trees overhanging her property. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council to warrant an investigation.

West Sussex County Council (25 031 582)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 14-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mrs B’s complaint that her property is being damaged by a Council-owned tree. This is because it is reasonable for Mrs B to pursue this matter at court if needed.

London Borough of Lambeth (25 020 691)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 13-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Dr X’s complaint about a Council tree outside his home, which he says has damaged his property. This is because it is reasonable for Dr X to pursue any claim for compensation through the court

London Borough of Haringey (25 026 114)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 07-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint about the Council’s poor communication in relation to a council-owned tree which she said damaged her property. This is because the injustice is not significant enough to warrant an investigation.

Halton Borough Council (25 017 884)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 06-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council causing damage to his property and risk to his family when felling overhanging trees on its land. It is reasonable for Mr X to seek a remedy in the courts for any negligence which he says he has suffered from.

Gravesham Borough Council (25 017 247)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 01-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to carry out tree management in its area. There is insufficient evidence of fault which would warrant an investigation.

London Borough of Enfield (25 005 300)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 31-Mar-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s decision to plant a tree on the public footpath outside his home. There is insufficient evidence of fault to warrant an investigation by the Ombudsman. We will not investigate the Council’s complaint handling because the tests in our Assessment Code are not met.

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (25 017 843)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 30-Mar-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s alleged failure to cut back the overgrown trees near Mr X’s property. This is because the complaint is late and there are no good reasons for this.

London Borough of Lambeth (25 019 246)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 27-Mar-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about a Council tree outside his home, which he says has damaged his property. This is because it is reasonable for Mr X to pursue any claim for compensation through the court.