Recent statements in this category are shown below:
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Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 27-Oct-2025
Summary: We cannot investigate Mr X’s complaint about an article claiming that the Council misused funds because this affects all or most residents in the local area. We will not investigate Mr X’s claim that the article breached the Audit and Accountability Act 2014 because he has not demonstrated that this has caused him a significant injustice.
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Essex County Council (25 014 058)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 27-Oct-2025
Summary: We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about the Council’s registrar booking service. This is because the claimed injustice is not significant enough to warrant an investigation by the Ombudsman.
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Teignbridge District Council (25 015 110)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 23-Oct-2025
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the date a councillor vacancy was declared as this does not cause the complainant a level of personal injustice that would warrant our further involvement.
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Liverpool City Council (25 010 838)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 22-Oct-2025
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s failure to comply with a ruling made by the Information Commissioner’s Office. This is because this complaint relates to personal data and is a matter best dealt with by the Information Commissioner’s Office.
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Brighton & Hove City Council (25 008 606)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 21-Oct-2025
Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about the conduct of a Council Officer. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify our involvement.
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Blackpool Borough Council (25 008 643)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 21-Oct-2025
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint that the Council reported inaccurate information about the number of people who visit the area. This is because the issue has not caused Mr X a significant personal injustice.
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Darlington Borough Council (25 010 117)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 21-Oct-2025
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about how the Council has dealt with his requests for information. The Information Commissioner is better placed to deal with the matter.
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Bristol City Council (25 015 490)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 21-Oct-2025
Summary: We will not investigate Mr B’s complaint about the Council’s handling of his freedom of information request. This is because it is reasonable for him to complain to the Information Commissioner.
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Buckinghamshire Council (25 014 389)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 20-Oct-2025
Summary: We will not investigate Mr B’s concerns about the actions of a parish council. This is because the information does not indicate the Council was at fault for the way it responded to Mr B’s concerns and we cannot investigate complaints about parish councils.
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Birmingham City Council (25 009 167)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 19-Oct-2025
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about a Freedom of Information Request. It would be reasonable for Mr X to raise his concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office.