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

Swansea Council

PSOW-202300958 · Local Government › Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing) · Decision date: 01 June 2023 · View Swansea Council scorecard

Full Decision

Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing) : Swansea Council Report Date 01/06/2023 Case Against Swansea Council Subject Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing) Case Reference Number 202300958 Outcome Early resolution Mrs X complained that Swansea Council had failed to provide a formal complaint response to address her complaint regarding noise nuisance.

The Ombudsman decided that the Council had failed to provide a response to her complaint which caused frustration and inconvenience to Mrs X which led her to contact the Ombudsman. She decided to settle the complaint without an investigation.

The Ombudsman sought and gained the Council’s agreement to issue its formal response and apologise for the delay within 2 weeks.