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Leisure and culture


Recent statements in this category are shown below:

  • North East Lincolnshire Council (26 008 857)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 07-Jul-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate X’s complaint about the Council’s decision to make changes to a public space. This is because the issues raised have not caused X a significant personal injustice.

  • South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council (25 024 820)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 05-Jul-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint the Council unlawfully evicted him from his allotment. This is because investigation is unlikely to find evidence of fault in the Councils actions.

  • Middlesbrough Borough Council (25 023 056)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 25-Jun-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s handling of disabled parking provision at an event. This is because there is not enough evidence of the Council causing significant injustice and it is reasonable for the complainant to make a claim to the court, so the matter does not justify us investigating.

  • Birmingham City Council (25 016 032)

    Statement Not upheld Leisure and culture 24-Jun-2026

    Summary: The Council was not at fault for the way it consulted on parking charges for a local park. Therefore, we cannot challenge the Council’s decision. The Council was also not at fault for the way it handled Mrs X’s complaint.

  • London Borough of Southwark (25 022 771)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 11-Jun-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision not to offer a refund or further compensation following the closure of the swimming pool at a leisure centre. There is not enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation. We also cannot add to the Council’s consideration of the complaint or the responses already provided.

  • Mansfield District Council (26 007 200)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 11-Jun-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate Mr B’s complaint about the Council removing important exhibits from display in a museum. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault. And, Mr B has not suffered a significant injustice.

  • Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (25 023 373)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 10-Jun-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s response to safeguarding concerns and its complaint handling. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault.

  • Cannock Chase District Council (25 023 439)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 10-Jun-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with an application for a Community Asset Transfer. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault.

  • Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (25 030 679)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 10-Jun-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about the Council’s leisure centre and the lessons it provided to her child, Y. This is because the complaint is late and the injustice is not significant enough to warrant an investigation.

  • Stoke-on-Trent City Council (25 021 961)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 04-Jun-2026

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to terminate Mr X’s allotment tenancy. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify investigating and the Information Commissioner’s Office is better placed to consider part of the complaint.

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