Yearly News

2012

20 Dec 2012 Isle of Wight Council failed to consult residents on beach hut plan

Isle of Wight Council officers approved a plan for the use of new beach huts without checking that it complied with councillors’ instructions, finds Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin.
20 Dec 2012 Croydon Council criticised over bed-and-breakfast accommodation for homeless family

Croydon Council failed to offer suitable accommodation to a mother who had been violently attacked in her previous home, finds Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin.
17 Dec 2012 Staff survey

The Commission for Local Administration has today published the outcome of the Local Government Ombudsman's (LGO) recent staff survey exercise.
06 Dec 2012 Buckinghamshire CC criticised over insufficient education for boy with special needs

Buckinghamshire County Council did not provide enough education for a boy with special needs for over a year finds Local Government Ombudsman, Anne Seex.
05 Dec 2012 Newham Council’s treatment of homelessness applicant criticised

There were flaws in the way the London Borough of Newham responded when a woman with a young son approached it for help with housing, finds Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin.
28 Nov 2012 LGO highlights problems in bailiff action on behalf of councils

Councils have to take responsibility for their bailiffs’ actions, and ensure complaints are handled properly, according to the Local Government Ombudsman.
23 Nov 2012 Ombudsman criticises Bristol City Council over illuminated sign

Bristol City Council granted planning permission for an illuminated sign without notifying a woman living nearby or considering the effect on her residential amenity, finds Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin.
22 Nov 2012 Croydon Council’s failure caused two children to miss six months’ education

London Borough of Croydon failed to provide education for two children for more than six months, finds Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin.
16 Nov 2012 Isle of Wight Council criticised for withdrawing support for child with mental health difficulties

Isle of Wight Council wrongly withdrew social services support from a child in need, leading to cancellation of a residential school placement, finds Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin.
06 Nov 2012 Ombudsman criticises Newham Council over woman’s tenancy

London Borough of Newham delayed almost 18 months in cancelling a temporary tenancy when a tenant moved into permanent council accommodation, finds Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin.