Burnley Borough Council (25 017 978)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 19-Mar-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the decision to revoke Mr X’s membership to a Council leisure centre. This is because an investigation would be unlikely to find fault with the Council’s actions.

South Staffordshire District Council (25 020 508)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 19-Mar-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the quality of the exercise classes at Mr X’s local leisure centre. This is because the complaint is late and there is no good reason to exercise discretion to investigate.

Cheshire East Council (25 016 001)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 18-Mar-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council not taking action to ensure the maintenance of land subject to a Section 106 agreement. This is because the claimed injustice is not significant enough to warrant our involvement and we could not achieve more than the Council is already doing.

Brighton & Hove City Council (25 017 094)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 18-Mar-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint about the Council’s decision to extend the period she is excluded from using its libraries. There is not enough evidence of fault in the way the Council made its decision.

London Borough of Hackney (25 024 752)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 18-Mar-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about incident at a library. We cannot add to the Council’s investigation or achieve a different outcome. It would be reasonable for Mr X to pursue any personal injury claim he has with the Council’s insurer and/or the courts.

Adur District Council (25 028 673)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 18-Mar-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mrs B’s complaint about the Council’s delay asking her to pay unpaid rent for a chalet. This is because it is unlikely an investigation would add to the outcome offered by the Council.

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council (25 018 384)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 12-Mar-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to charge Mrs X a fee for clearing an allotment plot. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault.

Peterborough City Council (25 010 822)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 12-Mar-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council heard a petition relating to a local library. The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport is better placed to consider this complaint, and an investigation now is unlikely to achieve anything further for Mrs X.

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council (25 015 411)

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

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the parking system at a local leisure centre. This is because there is insufficient personal injustice. We will not investigate his complaint about a Freedom of Information request because it would be reasonable for him to refer the matter to the Information Commissioner.

Kent County Council (25 023 593)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Leisure and culture 03-Mar-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr B’s complaint about the Council’s decision to reduce the number of computers available at libraries. This is because Mr B may complain to the Secretary of State, who is in the best position to consider this matter.