• Guidance on Jurisdiction | Part 6 https://www.lgo.org.uk/information-centre/staff-guidance/guidance-on-jurisdiction?chapter=6

    Guidance on Jurisdiction Contents: Chapter index for Guidance on Jurisdiction Updated: 01 January 2026 Guidance on Jurisdiction search Search this content Submit search Part 6 • 6. Is the complaint in time? 6.1 26B Procedure for making complaints (1) Subject to subsection (3), a complaint about a matter under this Part of this Act must be made – (a) in writing, and (b) before the end of the permi ...

  • Compliance Manual https://www.lgo.org.uk/information-centre/staff-guidance/compliance-manual

    Compliance Manual Updated: 03 November 2025 Compliance Manual search Search this content Submit search Contents Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The role of investigators Part 3: The role of Team Co-ordinators Part 4: The role of Casework Managers Part 5: Compliance and post-decision reviews Part 6: Document retention with remedies over 12 months old Part 7: Appendix 1 - Remedy categories Part 8: App ...

  • Financial regulations | Part 1 https://www.lgo.org.uk/information-centre/about-us/our-performance/spending/financial-regulations?chapter=1

    Financial regulations Contents: Chapter index for Financial regulations Updated: 23 March 2026 Financial regulations search Search this content Submit search Part 1 • Commission for Local Administration in England - Financial regulations Last updated: January 2026 1. Introduction The Local Government Act 1974, as amended by the Local Government & Housing Act 1989, contains powers enabling the Com ...

  • Principles of Good Administrative Practice https://www.lgo.org.uk/information-centre/information-for-organisations-we-investigate/councils/good-practice-guides/principles-of-good-administrative-practice

    Principles of Good Administrative Practice Updated: 10 February 2025 Principles of Good Administrative Practice search Search this content Submit search Contents Part 1: Foreword Part 2: Getting it right Part 3: Being citizen focused Part 4: Being open and accountable Part 5: Acting fairly and proportionately Part 6: Putting things right Part 7: Seeking continuous improvement

  • Managing unreasonable actions by complainants: A guide for organisations https://www.lgo.org.uk/information-centre/information-for-organisations-we-investigate/councils/good-practice-guides/managing-unreasonable-actions-by-complainants-a-guide-for-organisations

    Managing unreasonable actions by complainants: A guide for organisations Updated: 01 April 2024 Managing unreasonable actions by complainants: A guide for organisations search Search this content Submit search Contents Part 1: Managing unreasonable actions by complainants Part 2: Principles Part 3: Definitions Part 4: Preventing unreasonable actions Part 5: Managing unreasonable actions Part 6: R ...

  • Privacy https://www.lgo.org.uk/privacy

    Privacy Updated: 15 December 2025 Privacy search Search this content Submit search Contents Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Privacy notice for complainants Part 3: Privacy notice for job applicants Part 4: Privacy notice for information access requests Part 5: Privacy notice for staff at the organisations we investigate, including training, webinar or live event attendees Part 6: Privacy notice for ...

  • Privacy https://www.lgo.org.uk/information-centre/internal-policies/privacy-notice-for-job-applicants

    Privacy Updated: 15 December 2025 Privacy search Search this content Submit search Contents Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Privacy notice for complainants Part 3: Privacy notice for job applicants Part 4: Privacy notice for information access requests Part 5: Privacy notice for staff at the organisations we investigate, including training, webinar or live event attendees Part 6: Privacy notice for ...

  • Financial Instructions | Part 1 https://www.lgo.org.uk/information-centre/about-us/our-performance/spending/financial-instructions?chapter=1

    Financial Instructions Contents: Chapter index for Financial Instructions Updated: 03 February 2026 Financial Instructions search Search this content Submit search Part 1 • 1. Introduction 1. IntroductionLast updated: January 2026 The Financial Instructions will be reviewed at least every two years, and the responsibility for the review and approval of any changes, lies with the Corporate Managem ...

  • Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy https://www.lgo.org.uk/information-centre/internal-policies/health-and-safety-and-information-management/health-safety-and-wellbeing-policy

    Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy Updated: 05 August 2024 Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy search Search this content Submit search Contents Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Statement of Intent Part 3: Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy Part 4: Managing Health and Safety Risks Arising from Work Activities Part 5: Safe Premises and Equipment Part 6: Wellbeing and He ...

  • Access denied: Reducing the barriers for Disabled people when accessing council housing and homelessness services https://www.lgo.org.uk/local-government-ombudsman/access-denied-reducing-the-barriers-for-disabled-people-when-accessing-council-housing-and-homelessness-services

    Access denied: Reducing the barriers for Disabled people when accessing council housing and homelessness services Updated: 24 June 2025 Access denied: Reducing the barriers for Disabled people when accessing council housing and homelessness services search Search this content Submit search Contents Part 1: Ombudsman’s Foreword Part 2: What others are saying Part 3: Adam’s story – getting help whe ...

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