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18 June 2013
Southwark Council housed family in temporary accommodation for 18 months
Southwark Council (London Borough) left a vulnerable family in cramped, temporary accommodation for 18 months with little contact – then tried to evict them with only nine days’ notice.


13 June 2013
ASC matters newsletter launched
The latest edition of our newsletter for adult social care professionals and advisors is now available, coinciding with National Carers Week 2013.


12 June 2013
Councillors call for more direct support from the Local Government Ombudsman
LGiU inquiry highlights strong support for the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) but calls on the Ombudsman to provide a distinct offer to elected members.


11 June 2013
Birmingham City Council mishandled homeless application
Birmingham City Council failed to deal with a homeless family properly meaning a woman and her four children had to live in a one-room Bed & Breakfast for over 4 months.


04 June 2013
Kent County Council failed to support abandoned child
Kent County Council failed to provide proper support to a boy when he became homeless after his parents had abandoned him, a report by the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) finds.