How much did Haringey Council spend on Alexandra House?

In May 2019, Haringey Council was given the chance to buy Alexandra House, in Wood Green, where it rented office space, a council meeting was told this month. According to an external auditor, the owners valued it “at about £10m”, but a council officer turned them down, the council said.

What to do if your local council is negligent?

Gather evidence and witness testimony. If your local council, or any of its members, is negligent in fulfilling its oath of office, you can pursue legal action. Taking action against a local council starts with a complaint that can escalate to formal legal action if not resolved.

How to take legal action against a local council?

Filing a Lawsuit. If all previous actions have not resulted in an adequate response or settlement, file a lawsuit against the local council. Go to your appointed district court to get the forms for a petition. State forms and fees vary; inquire with the clerk to obtain the correct forms and pay the required fees.

What are the different types of complaints against local councils?

Making a formal, written complaint is the first process to any legal action against a local council. While state and local laws vary, there are three main types of complaints made through or against local councils: infraction, non-infraction and misconduct.

How many complaints are made to Thanet District Council?

1.1 Complaints about Thanet District Council are processed in accordance with the Local Government Ombudsman’s guidance on good practice.

When was the guidance note on unreasonably persistent and unreasonable complainant issued?

1.3 This document also reflects the guidance note on unreasonably persistent and unreasonable complainant behaviour, issued by the Local Government Ombudsman in January 2007 and the guidance note on vexatious and repeated requests by the Information Commissioner.

What is the definition of unreasonable complainant behaviour?

DEFINITION OF UNREASONABLE COMPLAINANT BEHAVIOUR 2.1 The definition of unreasonably persistent behaviour is ‘done repeatedly or as a habit’. The term vexatious is recognised in law and means ‘denoting an action or the bringer of an action that is brought without sufficient grounds for winning, purely to cause annoyance to the defendant’.