London Borough of Barnet (24 023 119)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 12-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a claim for damage as this is a matter for the courts.

London Borough of Redbridge (24 021 307)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 05-May-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to refuse Ms X’s application for a vehicle crossing (dropped kerb) outside her home. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault in its decision making process to justify an investigation.

Dorset Council (24 021 626)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 30-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about alleged misconduct by the Council with respect to historical claims to ownership of the complainant’s land. This is because the issues concern matters and events which occurred between 1960 and 2000. It is not the role of the Ombudsman to investigate historical matters. The complaint is late and there are no good reasons why we should exercise our discretion in this respect. In any event, the complainant could reasonably take court action over the issues raised.

Essex County Council (25 001 460)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 30-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr B’s complaint about the Council’s refusal of his request to extend a dropped kerb. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation.

Worcestershire County Council (24 021 989)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 24-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about highway maintenance because another body is better placed.

Transport for London (24 017 635)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 12-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about Transport for London’s refusal of her application for its car scrappage scheme. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault affecting the decision.

West Sussex County Council (24 018 907)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 08-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about highway drainage because we are satisfied with the actions the Council proposes to take and further investigation would not lead to a different outcome.

London Borough of Barnet (24 020 907)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 06-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s response to Mr X’s complaint about an insecure structure. This is because there is no worthwhile outcome achievable by us investigating.

West Sussex County Council (24 021 487)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 03-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a pothole damage claim as this is a matter for the courts.

Durham County Council (24 020 357)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 01-Apr-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint the Council are liable for the costs of damage caused to an unattended motor vehicle. This is because the courts are better suited to decide liability for damaged property and it would be reasonable for Miss X to pursue any claim through the Council’s insurers or the courts if necessary.