Recent statements in this category are shown below:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 22-Jun-2025
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a dispute over a boundary fence between private property and the public highway. We cannot determine boundary disputes and the courts are the bodies best placed to decide civil matters.
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Southampton City Council (25 001 718)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 18-Jun-2025
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about rights of way because it is reasonable to expect Mr Y to approach the courts about the matter, who are better placed to consider the complaint issues.
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Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council (24 021 722)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 04-Jun-2025
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about gates on a right of way as the matter has been resolved.