London Borough of Redbridge (25 022 972)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Highway adoption 29-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to refuse Mr X’s application for a footway crossing. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify investigating.

Westmorland and Furness Council (25 020 822)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Highway adoption 23-Apr-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to not install a pedestrian crossing outside of a school. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to warrant an investigation by the Ombudsman.

Oxfordshire County Council (25 016 715)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Highway adoption 05-Mar-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council handled an enquiry about a boundary with an adopted highway. This is because Mr X could take the matter to court. It is unlikely we could add to the Council’s response in relation to the remaining issues complained about.

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council (25 016 781)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Highway adoption 10-Feb-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a dropped kerb. This is because the complaint is late and it would be reasonable for Mr X to have complained to us sooner.

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham (25 011 285)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Highway adoption 16-Dec-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a refused drop kerb application because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation.

Norfolk County Council (25 008 594)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Highway adoption 17-Nov-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision not to allow Ms X to pave a grass verge outside her home. There is insufficient evidence of fault to warrant an investigation.

Derby City Council (25 008 326)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Highway adoption 10-Nov-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a dropped kerb because the complaint is late without good reasons to exercise discretion to investigate.

Lancashire County Council (25 008 250)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Highway adoption 09-Nov-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to reject an application for a vehicle crossing. There is insufficient evidence of fault which would warrant an investigation.

London Borough of Ealing (25 002 149)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Highway adoption 30-Jul-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s decision and decision-making process when refusing to adopt an alley providing access to his and others’ properties. There is not enough evidence of fault by the Council to warrant us investigating. There is insufficient significant personal injustice caused to Mr X by the Council’s decision to justify an investigation. We also cannot achieve the outcome Mr X seeks.

Central Bedfordshire Council (25 000 556)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Highway adoption 09-Jun-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a highway kerb because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify investigating.