London Borough of Hackney (25 008 688)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 29-Jul-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr B’s complaint about the Council not providing information he has requested about Council spending. This is because Mr B may complain to the Information Commissioner, and if needed, appeal to the tribunal.

Nottingham City Council (25 004 414)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 29-Jul-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s failure to disclose information in response to a subject access request. This is because we cannot achieve the outcome he wants, and it is reasonable for him to take court action to enforce his data protection rights.

Bristol City Council (25 006 851)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 28-Jul-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr B’s complaint about the Council charging for overdue library books when he did not receive the usual email reminder. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation. And, Mr B has not suffered a serious or significant injustice which would justify an investigation.

South Gloucestershire Council (25 003 348)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Councillor conduct and standards 28-Jul-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a Councillor’s conduct and the Council’s handling of Mr X’s complaint about the matter. Any injustice is not significant enough to justify our involvement, and it is unlikely that further investigation would lead to a different outcome.

London Borough of Wandsworth (25 008 450)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 27-Jul-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr B’s complaint about the Council not allowing the public to comment on online news articles. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation.

London Borough of Lambeth (24 020 841)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 27-Jul-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s policy to allow considerate cycling in its parks. There is insufficient evidence of fault and if Mr X and Mr Y believe the Council’s actions are unlawful, this is better considered by a court.

London Borough of Hounslow (25 005 192)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 27-Jul-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint that the Council should reimburse his legal fees. This is because the courts are better placed to consider this matter.

Durham County Council (25 006 012)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 27-Jul-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the conduct of a member of Council staff. This is because we could not add to the investigation carried out by the Council and the Information Commissioner is better placed to deal with complaints about data protection matters.

London Borough of Hillingdon (25 006 229)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 27-Jul-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s handling of Ms Y’s Subject Access Request. The Information Commissioner’s Office is the appropriate body to consider Ms Y’s complaint, and we cannot achieve the outcome she seeks.

Manchester City Council (25 003 702)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 27-Jul-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council sharing his information or how it chose to manage his contact with it. The Information Commissioner’s Office is the right organisation to deal with data-sharing concerns and there is not enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation.