London Borough of Islington (23 015 978)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 11-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a Fixed Penalty Norice for dropping litter. This is because the complainant could have raised a defence in court.

Elmbridge Borough Council (23 014 999)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 11-Mar-2024

Summary: Mr X complains about the Council’s litter collection service along his road. We will not investigate the complaint because an investigation is unlikely to add to the Council’s own investigation or lead to a different outcome.

Birmingham City Council (23 016 088)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 07-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s management of wild birds at a lake in one of its parks. This is because we are unlikely to find evidence of fault by the Council sufficient to warrant an investigation.

West Northamptonshire Council (23 015 747)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 06-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council’s street cleaning. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council causing the complainant a significant injustice.

North Somerset Council (23 015 746)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 05-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council has dealt with a leaking septic tank. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault.

Blackburn with Darwen Council (23 016 323)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 04-Mar-2024

Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about a Fixed Penalty Notice issued for littering. This is because the Council commenced court proceedings.

Bristol City Council (23 016 590)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 02-Mar-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council issuing a fixed penalty for littering. It is reasonable for Ms X to challenge the penalty in the courts if she does not accept the penalty is due and is prosecuted by the Council.

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council (23 001 015)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 28-Feb-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council has dealt with a report of fly-tipped waste. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault.

Lincolnshire County Council (23 015 989)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 26-Feb-2024

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint that the Council is responsible for flooding affecting complainant’s home. This is because the complaint is made late and there is no good reason to exercise discretion and investigate it now.

London Borough of Newham (23 016 152)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 23-Feb-2024

Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about damage caused to Ms X’s property from a water leak from a Council owned property as we are prevented from doing so by law.