Recent statements in this category are shown below:
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Sheffield City Council (23 014 921)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Commercial and contracts 02-Apr-2024
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about advice Mr X says he received from the Council concerning his new business venture. This is because an investigation is unlikely to add to that already carried out by the Council or lead to a different outcome.
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Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council (23 016 911)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Commercial and contracts 20-Mar-2024
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the impact of a town centre development on Mr X’s business as it is unlikely we could add to the financial remedy the Council has already offered.
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Brighton & Hove City Council (23 017 095)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Commercial and contracts 20-Mar-2024
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the way the Council decided to make changes to its provision of nursery school places. We have not seen enough evidence of fault in the Council’s actions to justify an investigation.
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South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council (23 017 345)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Commercial and contracts 14-Mar-2024
Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about the alleged misuse of taxpayer money. This is because we have no legal jurisdiction to investigate a complaint that affects all or most of the people living in a council’s area.
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Liverpool City Council (23 017 000)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Commercial and contracts 12-Mar-2024
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the conduct of Council officers in relation to a contractual dispute. This is because the courts are better placed to consider the contractual dispute. Any injustice caused to the complainant by the conduct of Council officers is either not separable from the contractual dispute or is not significant enough to warrant our involvement.
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London Borough of Newham (22 012 999)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Commercial and contracts 20-Feb-2024
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint that the Council has failed to pay his invoices for services provided on its behalf. This is because it would be reasonable for Mr X to take the matter to court.
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Statement Closed after initial enquiries Commercial and contracts 15-Feb-2024
Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint from a town council about parking enforcement. This is because we cannot investigate complaints from public bodies.
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Northumberland County Council (23 013 241)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Commercial and contracts 25-Jan-2024
Summary: We will not investigate Ms X’s complaint about loss of earnings resulting from the Council’s delay in responding to her emails. This is because it would be reasonable for Ms X to make a claim against the Council at court.
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Birmingham City Council (23 016 482)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Commercial and contracts 24-Jan-2024
Summary: We will not investigate Mr B’s complaint about the Council not repairing a leak which is affecting his business. This is because it is reasonable for Mr B to take the Council to court.
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Arun District Council (23 015 643)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Commercial and contracts 24-Jan-2024
Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s non-payment of his company’s invoices. This is because it would be reasonable for Mr X to go to court.