Mansfield District Council (25 018 806)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 05-May-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s handling of his concerns about a tree near his home. There is not enough evidence of fault in the Council’s decision making to justify our involvement.

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council (25 023 769)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 05-May-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about trees near his property, which he says have caused damage. This is because Mr X has exercised his appeal right to the Planning Inspectorate and it is reasonable for Mr X to pursue any claim for compensation through the court.

Birmingham City Council (25 021 990)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 29-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council not taking action in relation to a tree next to his property. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council.

North Somerset Council (25 019 263)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 28-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint about the Council’s management of trees near her home. Part of the complaint is late. There is insufficient evidence of fault in the Council’s more recent actions and it is unlikely an investigation would lead to a different outcome. It is reasonable for Ms X to pursue any claim for property damage through the Council’s insurers and the courts.

London Borough of Islington (25 023 347)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 27-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint that the Council has failed to cut back a tree close to his property. This is because his complaint is made late.

Southend-on-Sea City Council (25 020 923)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 26-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with Mrs X’s request to have a tree removed. There is insufficient injustice to warrant an investigation.

Sheffield City Council (26 000 568)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 22-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s rejection of Miss B’s compensation claim after her car was damaged by a tree. This is because it is reasonable for Miss B to pursue her claim at court.

Havant Borough Council (26 000 447)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 21-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr B’s complaint that part of his property was damaged by a Council-owned tree. This is because it is reasonable for Mr B to pursue his compensation claim at court.

London Borough of Bexley (25 026 859)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 20-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate most of Mr X’s complaint about damage caused to his property by Council contractors because it is reasonable to expect Mr X to take the matter to court to achieve the outcome he seeks. We will not investigate the Council’s complaint handling because the tests in our Assessment Code are not met.

Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council (25 019 986)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 20-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s refusal to prune trees in its ownership as it is unlikely we will find fault by the Council.