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

Valleys To Coast Housing

PSOW-202501203 · Housing › Repairs and maintenance (inc improvements and alteration eg. central heating double glazing) · Decision date: 25 July 2025

Full Decision

Repairs and maintenance (inc improvements and alteration eg. central heating double glazing) : Valleys To Coast Housing Report Date 25/07/2025 Case Against Valleys To Coast Housing Subject Repairs and maintenance (inc improvements and alteration eg. central heating double glazing) Case Reference Number 202501203 Outcome Early resolution Mr A complained about the action taken by Valleys To Coast Housing (“the Housing Association”) to address his concerns about the heating system in his property. Mr A said that this had led to the household being in fuel poverty.

The Ombudsman found that, whilst the Housing Association had taken some action to address Mr A’s concerns, it had not resolved the complaint or provided Mr A with a full response in a timely manner.

The Ombudsman sought and gained the Housing Association’s agreement to, within 4 weeks, provide Mr A with a formal response to his complaint, including a summary of the actions taken to date and planned actions with timescales for completion. It also agreed to provide him with information about available support for fuel poverty and how he can access it.