Dear Sir or Madam,

During the last five years how many times has the Local Government
Ombudsman (as a result of investigating a complaint against
Basildon District Council) brought to the attention of the council
the fact that a member of Basildon District Council staff had
misled them, lied to them or done anything else to hinder their
investigation. If they have what disciplinary action was taken
against the individual(s) concerned by the council.

Yours faithfully,

Trevor R Nunn

Dear Mr Nunn

I write to acknowledge receipt of your Freedom of Information enquiry.

This is receiving attention and you can expect a response within 20
working days.

Yours sincerely

Laura Hayward
Information Assistant
Telephone Room
01268 294289
[1][email address]
[2]www.basildon.gov.uk

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Freedom of Information request - LGO investigations.

Dear Sir or Madam,

During the last five years how many times has the Local Government
Ombudsman (as a result of investigating a complaint against
Basildon District Council) brought to the attention of the council
the fact that a member of Basildon District Council staff had
misled them, lied to them or done anything else to hinder their
investigation. If they have what disciplinary action was taken
against the individual(s) concerned by the council.

Yours faithfully,

Trevor R Nunn

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Dear Mr Nunn,

I write in response to your recent Freedom of Information request
(02066943)
The Response from Basildon District Council is as follows :-

During the past five years there have been no instances of a staff member
from Basildon District Council lying, misleading or doing anything else to
hinder an investigation carried out by the Local Government Ombudsman.

If you are not happy with the outcome of your complaint, you may apply
directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. Generally, the
ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the complaints
procedure provided by Basildon District Council. The Information
Commissioner can be contacted at : The Information Commissioners Office,
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.

Yours Sincerely
Pete Samuels
Service Advice Officer.

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