Recent statements in this category are shown below:
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Leeds City Council (25 028 350)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 14-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s plans to implement a public pathway across the driveway in front of his house. A court is better placed to consider these matters.
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Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 14-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about use of a public right of way. There is insufficient evidence of fault, we cannot achieve what Mr X wants and there are other bodies better placed to consider concerns about private access rights or alleged road traffic offences.
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Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 14-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate Miss X’s complaint about the Council’s refusal to assess or repair a damaged boundary wall. It would be reasonable for Miss X to seek a remedy in court.
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Lancashire County Council (25 023 997)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 12-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision not to take action in relation to Mrs X’s neighbour’s fence. There is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council.
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Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 09-Jul-2026
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s response to Mr X’s road safety concerns. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault.
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Lincolnshire County Council (26 008 708)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 06-Jul-2026
Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about the Council’s failure to fund repairs to a path. This is because the complaint has been made by a parish council, which is a public body.
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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (25 014 923)
Statement Not upheld Rights of way 30-Jun-2026
Summary: The Council was not at fault for its decision to install access control barriers along a public cycle route. The Council considered the relevant guidance and information when making its decision, so we cannot criticise it.
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Oxford City Council (25 025 366)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 08-Jun-2026
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about rights of way because the court is better placed to deal with the complaint and it is reasonable to expect Mr Y to go to court about the matter.
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Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 06-May-2026
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council responded to reports of obstruction on a bridleway. This is because Mrs X has appeal rights to the Magistrates Court which we would reasonably expect her to use, so placing the complaint outside our jurisdiction.
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Plymouth City Council (25 026 136)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 04-May-2026
Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint about the Council closing a footpath. The complaint is late and there is no good reason to investigate now.