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.

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.

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.

Somerset Council (25 019 937)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 15-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint about how the Council dealt with her requests for information. This is because the Information Commissioner is better placed to consider these matters.

Leeds City Council (25 020 227)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Trees 15-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council responded to reports of property damage from a tree. This is because it would be reasonable for Mr X to make a claim to the Council’s insurer, then at court if required to pursue the legal liability finding of property damage and redress.

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.