Councils' care of 'looked after' children This fact sheet is aimed primarily at parents and young people who have concerns about the way a child or young person is being cared for by the local authority and may be considering making a complaint to the Ombudsman. The council is not looking after a child in its care properly. Can the Ombudsman help? In many cases, yes. A child may be ‘looked after’ ...

Guidance on remedies Contents: Chapter index for Guidance on remedies Updated: 03 November 2025 Guidance on remedies search Search this content Submit search Part 1 • Our role in remedying and preventing future injustice Updated October 2025 1.1 Our approach to remedies The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman was established some 50 years ago, to conduct independent and impartial investiga ...

LGSCO & HOS Joint working operating procedure Overview The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) and the Housing Ombudsman Service (HOS) are committed to working together where there is a strong overlap on housing issues. The LGSCO investigates complaints about most council services while the HOS investigates complaints and resolves disputes involving the tenants and leaseholders of ...

Financial Instructions Contents: Chapter index for Financial Instructions Updated: 03 February 2026 Financial Instructions search Search this content Submit search Part 7 • 7. Procurement and purchasing arrangements Procurement and purchasing arrangements must demonstrate value for money and be in accordance with the guidelines set out in Managing Public Money, the Framework Agreement and Cabinet ...