London Borough of Newham (24 021 444)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 12-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to remove a brick wall near the complainant’s home and erect a temporary metal fence. The Council confirmed the wall was removed because it was unsafe and dangerous. It confirms it is reconsidering whether a brick wall can be rebuilt. It also offered the complainant £150 in recognition of delay in its responses to her complaint. We consider further investigation will not lead to a different outcome.

Norwich City Council (24 022 019)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 12-May-2025

Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about the Council’s spending of public money as this impacts all or most of the people in the Council’s area and so is not within our legal remit.

Basildon Borough Council (25 001 888)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 12-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint about the Council’s response to repairs to her garage. Part of her complaint is late and there are insufficient good reasons to consider the complaint now. Of the parts that are in time, it is unlikely we would find fault in the Council’s actions.

Cheshire East Council (25 002 252)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 12-May-2025

Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint that the Council is wasting public money. This is because this issue affects all or most of the people in the Council’s area.

Norfolk County Council (24 022 441)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 11-May-2025

Summary: We cannot investigate Mr X’s complaint that a Council officer made false allegations about him. This is because Mr X has commenced court proceedings about these matters placing them outside of our jurisdiction.

Exeter City Council (25 000 903)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 11-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s refusal to submit his questions to a Council meeting. There is no significant injustice, and we cannot achieve the outcome he is looking for.

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council (24 021 757)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 08-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s decision not to repair or carry out additional work to an adjoining wall. It is unlikely we would find fault in the Council’s actions and cannot achieve the outcome Mr X is looking for.

London Borough of Barnet (24 022 052)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 08-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about the Council’s decision relating to a request for it to remove yellow ribbons attached to street furniture. There is no worthwhile outcome achievable by us investigating.

South Kesteven District Council (25 000 842)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 08-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about compensation for unlawfully processed data as this is a matter for the courts.

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council (24 020 258)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 07-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr Y’s complaint about the Council’s refusal to correct inaccurate personal data. This is because further investigation would not lead to a different outcome.