Bury Metropolitan Borough Council (25 008 405)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 17-Nov-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with repairs to a public right of way. There is not enough evidence of fault to justify our involvement.

Shropshire Council (25 011 816)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 13-Nov-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s failure to clear obstructions along a public footpath. This is because it is reasonable for Mr X to pursue this matter at court and we could not achieve the outcome Mr X wants.

Eastleigh Borough Council (25 008 692)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 06-Nov-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about how the Council decided to install barriers at the entrance to a country park. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation.

North Northamptonshire Council (25 006 667)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 04-Nov-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s response to a report of a blocked public right of away, and the subsequent complaint. An investigation is unlikely to lead to a different outcome, it is reasonable to expect the complainant to use the alternative court remedy, and the injustice caused by the alleged fault is not significant enough to warrant our continued involvement in the matter.

Kent County Council (25 007 051)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 03-Nov-2025

Summary: We will not exercise discretion to investigate this complaint about the Council removing stiles from a footpath on Mr X’s land. This complaint was received outside the normal 12-month period for investigating complaints. There is no evidence to suggest that Mr X could not have complained to us sooner.

West Northamptonshire Council (25 003 349)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 14-Oct-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint about the Council’s response to her reports of obstructive parking in her road. There is insufficient evidence of fault and we could not achieve what she wants. If Ms X considers the Council’s position to be unlawful, this is better considered by a court.

Dorset Council (25 005 523)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 03-Sep-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a bridleway because the complaint is late and there are no good reasons to exercise discretion to investigate it now.

Cheshire East Council (25 005 109)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 23-Jul-2025

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council failing to repair and reopen a closed public footpath. This is because it is reasonable for Mr X to pursue this matter at court.

Nottinghamshire County Council (25 003 479)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 21-Jul-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about closure of a footpath and a lack of signage on a bridleway. This is because we are unlikely to find fault and there is insufficient injustice claimed to warrant investigation.

Blackpool Borough Council (25 002 384)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 09-Jul-2025

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about rights of way because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify investigating and the courts are better placed to consider the complaint.