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News and Press Archive October 2011

28 October 2011
Northampton Council criticised for refusing disabled facilities grant
Northampton Borough Council wrongly refused a disabled facilities grant (DFG) application for an extension so a disabled man could access bathing facilities.


19 October 2011
West Dorset Council criticised over “incongruous” beach chalet
West Dorset District Council failed to spot gross error in plans for a replacement beach chalet at West Bexington


14 October 2011
Peterborough and Cambridgeshire Councils criticised over boy’s lost education
A boy with special educational needs lost a year’s full-time education as a result of faults by Peterborough City Council and Cambridgeshire County Council.


13 October 2011
Ombudsman criticises Hounslow Council’s treatment of a homeless woman
London Borough of Hounslow failed to provide adequate help to a homeless woman fleeing domestic violence.


06 October 2011
Can't pay? Won't pay? - Ombudsmen highlight flaws in the way councils decide to pursue bankruptcy for council tax debts
The Local Government Ombudsmen have today (6 October 2011) published a report summarising their experience of complaints so that councils can avoid maladministration and advice agencies can identify suitable cases to refer on to the Ombudsmen.