Decision details

To advise the Executive of the outcome of an investigation by the Local Government Ombudsman.

That the Executive;  

i.                Notes the Ombudsman’s findings and endorses the steps set out in paragraph 6.10 of the Monitoring Officer’s report

ii.                Agrees that no further action needs to be taken in relation to the matter set out in the Monitoring Officer’s report

    iii.        Notes that a copy of the Monitoring Officer’s report has been circulated to all members of the Council

   iv.        Approves the draft report of the Executive attached here to as Annex A of the Monitoring Officer’s report 

To comply with the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989

To confirm that the steps taken by officers represent an appropriate response to the Ombudsman’s findings

In view of the fact that the Ombudsman has categorised the complaint as  “Upheld: maladministration with injustice”, the statutory process for reporting the decision must be followed.

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Not applicable.

None.