PSOW (Public Services Ombudsman for Wales) Resolved / Early Resolution

Wrexham County Borough Council

PSOW-202107020 · Local Government › Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing) · Decision date: 22 February 2022 · View Wrexham County Borough Council scorecard

Full Decision

Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing) : Wrexham County Borough Council Report Date 22/02/2022 Case Against Wrexham County Borough Council Subject Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing) Case Reference Number 202107020 Outcome Early resolution Ms X complained that the Council had failed to carry out and complete repair works she has reported for many years.

The Council confirmed the delays were initially due to issues with contractor availability prior to the COVID-19 pandemic; the pandemic then additionally had a huge impact on it delivering its services.

The Council has agreed with the Ombudsman to provide Ms X with a schedule of start and completion dates for each outstanding job, and to complete all works by 10 May 2022.