Local Government Ombudsman

Newcastle Council Pays Out Over Tutor’s ‘Dishonest’ Conduct

Newcastle Council Pays Out Over Tutor’s ‘Dishonest’ Conduct

Newcastle Council paid compensation after a tutor for a child with special needs acted inappropriately and dishonestly. Newcastle Council Pays Out Over Tutor’s ‘Dishonest’ Conduct A council in the North East apologized following a complaint about a tutor for a child needing special education. The tutor’s behavior was labeled “dishonest” and “inappropriate.” Newcastle City Council…

Londoner Denied Blue Badge Told to Make Most of No Wheelchair

Londoner Denied Blue Badge Told to Make Most of No Wheelchair

A disabled North London man was denied a blue badge renewal after an assessor made insensitive comments. Council errors found. Londoner Denied Blue Badge Told to Make Most of No Wheelchair A man in North London has a disability and needed to renew his blue badge, but the council rejected his renewal application. Mr. B…