You can report issues to us by using our contact us web page without going through our formal complaints procedure. This is often the quickest way to get your issue resolved.
How do I complain about my local councillor?
If you believe that a councillor has failed to observe the code of conduct, you may report them to the council’s Standards Committee, using the councillor complaint form. You should only use this procedure where you believe that a councillor is in breach of the code of conduct.
How do I complain about Stockport Homes?
You can complain to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman at any time, however it will usually be referred to us if it has not already been through our complaints procedure. You can also visit their website for more information on how to make a complaint.
Who runs Stockport council?
The council is composed of 63 councillors (as of 13 October 2022): Liberal Democrats 28. Labour, including Labour and Co-operative 24. Conservatives 4.
How do I complain about my local councillor UK?
Make a complaint
- Complain to the council service provider.
- If you’re still not happy, complain to your council’s complaints officer.
- If this doesn’t resolve the issue, you may be able to get the Local Government Ombudsman to look into it.
Do councils respond to complaints?
The law says that we have to give the council or care provider a reasonable chance to consider your complaint and respond. It is usually reasonable to allow up to 12 weeks for a full response to the complaint.
Can local councillors be sacked?
The main ones are failure to attend meetings without reason for six months, becoming bankrupt or being sentenced to at least three months imprisonment (even if suspended). They can also become disqualified in relation to corrupt or illegal practices, or by becoming a paid officer of the council.
What complaints does the housing Ombudsman deal with?
Complaints referred to the Housing Ombudsman
- Shared ownership and sales processes for leasehold properties.
- Shared ownership stair-casing.
- Full ownership and sales processes for leasehold properties owned by housing associations.
- Right to buy and right to acquire for tenants of housing associations.
You can speak with an FHEO intake specialist by calling 1-800-669-9777 or TTY: 1-800-877-8339.
How do I make a complaint to the Home Office UK?
How to make a complaint. You can also telephone the government switchboard on 020 7035 4848. The switchboard handles calls for many departments and will try to put you through to the appropriate member of staff. Sometimes it takes a while and they may need to ask for more information.
What is the oldest pub in Stockport?
The Arden Arms, on Millgate, central Stockport, was built in 1815 as a replacement for Ye Blew Stoops pub, a coach inn that dated back to 1650. It is thought to have had a tunnel that ran to nearby St Mary’s Church and is believed to be the oldest pub in central Stockport.
What is the Pyramid in Stockport?
The Stockport Pyramid, otherwise known as the Co-operative Bank Pyramid or simply The Pyramid is a commercial office building in Stockport, Greater Manchester.
Who is the MP for Stockport?
Navendu Prabhat Mishra (born 22 August 1989) is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Stockport since 2019.
Navendu Mishra.
| Navendu Mishra MP | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 12 December 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ann Coffey |
| Majority | 10,039 (24.1%) |
Is there an Ombudsman for local councils?
the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman investigates complaints about local councils, care homes and some other organisations providing local public services.
Are complaints to the council Anonymous?
Whoever you wish to make a complaint to, they will generally be able to guarantee your confidentiality. In fact, local authorities, housing associations and the police are all keen to highlight their commitment to ensuring that any information they receive from the public will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Who are councils accountable?
As a result, local authorities are part of the accountability system under which the Department for Communities and Local Government is accountable to Parliament. Local councils are made up of councillors who are voted for by the public in local elections. They are supported by permanent council staff.
How do I make an official complaint?
Basic rules
- keep your letter to the point. You need to give enough detail for your employer to be able to investigate your complaint properly.
- keep to the facts.
- never use abusive or offensive language.
- explain how you felt about the behaviour you are complaining about but don’t use emotive language.
How do you escalate a complaint?
How to escalate a customer complaint
- Complain without delay, preferably in person. When it comes to customer service, there’s no time like the present.
- Research their complaints process.
- Give them a call.
- Leave a review.
- Take to social media.
- Consider escalating internally.
- Get the law on your side.
Can I take legal action against my local council?
If you’ve experienced unlawful discrimination by a public authority, like the police or local authority, you may be able to take legal action under the Equality Act.
What disqualifies a councillor?
So (for present purposes) under section 80 of the Local Government Act 1972 councillors (or prospective councillors) are disqualified if within five years before or since election they have been convicted of an offence and imprisoned ‘for a period of not less than three months without the option of a fine’.
Do councillors have any power?
Decisions are therefore made by a whole committee of elected councillors. No individual councillor has any decision making authority.