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The Latest Breaking News from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

London council apologises and must pay £7k after vulnerable woman's belongings thrown away in eviction

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has ordered Hounslow Council to pay the woman compensation

Evening Standard · Jul 14

Mother and three children forced to live in their car for six months due to south London council failures

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGO) found that the young family continues to suffer the ‘physical, emotional and psychological impact’ of their ordeal

Evening Standard · May 15

How can care homes charge fees after a death?

Charges set out in a new contract for its homes appear to contradict advice from the Competition and Markets Authority

The Guardian - UK · May 4

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Former north London mayor 'sorry' for trying to get visas for his family and friends

Mohammad Islam has stood down from his position on the council due to the controversy

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025

Council pays domestic abuse victim £1,600 after leaving him homeless for weeks

‘Waltham Forest Council let this man down when he approached it for help,’ a watchdog finds

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Council apologises after turning away 216 potentially homeless cases

Brentwood Council admitted failings in its approach and said it had reviewed its service.

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025

Barnet council ignored warnings that resident with epilepsy would be evicted

Council has been ordered to pay £600 in compensation after taking 15 months to place man in suitable accommodation

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2024

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Mum gets £6,000 after her child is denied a school place

The county council was told to hand over £6,400 to the mother after the special educational needs were not correctly met and classes were missed for nearly a year

Wales Online · Apr 14, 2023

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