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

Pembrokeshire County Council

PSOW-202308823 · Local Government › Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing) · Decision date: 30 April 2024 · View Pembrokeshire County Council scorecard

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Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing) : Pembrokeshire County Council Report Date 30/04/2024 Case Against Pembrokeshire County Council Subject Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing) Case Reference Number 202308823 Outcome Early resolution Mr A complained that Pembrokeshire County Council had not fixed the issues he reported relating to external drains, and mould inside his property.

Mr A said he first reported the issues in 2020. The Ombudsman found that although there was evidence that the Council had recently responded to the issues, they were unresolved. She decided to settle the complaint without an investigation.

The Ombudsman sought and gained the Council’s agreement within 10 working days to provide a complaint response to Mr A. To include a timeframe for the progression and completion of the remaining works and repairs relating to the drains and the mould.