Recent statements in this category are shown below:
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Bedford Borough Council (24 012 262)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 14-Jan-2025
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s handling of complaints about cattle on a public right of way as it is unlikely we will find fault by the Council.
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Essex County Council (24 012 564)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 06-Jan-2025
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a right of way because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify investigating.
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North Yorkshire Council (24 000 863)
Statement Upheld Rights of way 27-Nov-2024
Summary: Mr D complained the Council delayed resolving a blocked public right of way. We found the Council at fault for delay and for failing to review Mr D’s original complaint in 2022. This potentially meant the public right of way remained blocked for longer, and caused Mr D frustration and inconvenience pursuing the matter. In recognition of this, the Council escalated Mr D’s complaint in 2023. It also agreed to update Mr D on the progress of the case going forward.
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Essex County Council (24 011 114)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 25-Nov-2024
Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about the Council not cutting back vegetation on a corner next to the rural road on which she lives. There is not enough evidence of Council fault to warrant investigation. Even if there has been fault, there is insufficient significant personal injustice caused to Mrs X or her family by the matters complained of to justify us investigating.
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Shropshire Council (24 010 747)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 13-Nov-2024
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a right of way because it is reasonable to expect him to approach the court who are better placed to consider the complaint.
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Statement Upheld Rights of way 15-Oct-2024
Summary: Mrs X complained the Council failed in its statutory duty to assert and protect the rights of the public in respect of an obstruction on a public right of way. We found evidence of delay by the Council in acting to resolve this matter. The Council agreed to apologise to Mrs X, make her a symbolic payment and decide what action it will take about the obstruction.
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City of York Council (24 008 632)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 14-Oct-2024
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about rights of way because any injustice is not significant enough to justify our involvement.
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Herefordshire Council (24 009 680)
Statement Closed after initial enquiries Rights of way 13-Oct-2024
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about rights of way because any injustice is not significant enough to justify our involvement.
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Statement Upheld Rights of way 26-Sep-2024
Summary: Mrs X complained about the way the Council handled the temporary diversion of a footpath near her home. We found the Council was at fault for not formally closing the footpath and publicising the temporary alternative route. However, it followed the correct process for the permanent diversion of the footpath and was not under a duty to consult Mrs X directly. We found Mrs X did not suffer any significant injustice as a result of any fault by the Council.
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London Borough of Harrow (24 006 292)
Statement Upheld Rights of way 25-Sep-2024
Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a footpath. The Council has agreed put the matter to the relevant committee. That is a suitable remedy for the complaint.