Complaints

What is a complaint?

A complaint can be defined as:

An expression of dissatisfaction by one or more members of the public about the Council’s action or lack of action or about the standard of a service, whether the action was taken or the service provided by the Council itself or a person or body acting on behalf of the Council. (Local Government Ombudsman).

It is important to note that this definition is designed not to be too rigid so it doesn’t exclude or prevent customers from making a complaint.

When can I complain?

You can complain if:

  • we failed to provide a service
  • we delayed in providing a service
  • we made a mistake in providing a service
  • we failed to act in a proper way
  • we provided an unfair service


Complaints excluded from the Complaints Procedure

 

If you wish to complain via our online service, please click Make a Formal Complaint

 

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This webpage was updated on 11/17/2011

 

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