Written question asked by Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 15 September 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 September 2015. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 September 2015 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Councillors: Complaints

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether a councillor who is the subject of, or mentioned in, a complaint to the Local Government Ombudsman has the right to know (1) the nature of the complaint, and (2) the identity of the person or persons making the complaint.

Answer: There is no requirement that a councillor who is subject of, or mentioned in, a complaint to the Local Government Ombudsman be informed of the nature of the complaint or the identity of the complainant. However, the Local Government Ombudsman’s practice is to request that local authorities ensure all interested parties within the local authority are aware of the investigation and are able to comment before the Ombudsman comes to a final decision.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL2217
Session: 2015-16
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Complaints Disclosure of information Councillors Local Government Ombudsman
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk