LGO investigations.

Dear Mr Nunn

REF NO: 1188.1.1

Thank you for your recent enquiry, received on 13th January 2009,
concerning complaints investigated by the Local Government Ombudsman. I
can confirm that your enquiry is receiving attention and a response will
be provided within 20 working days following receipt of your enquiry as
allowed under the Freedom of Information Act legislation.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, I will
let you know the likely charges before proceeding.

Please do not hesitate to contact me direct on (01642) 729696/729698 or
email foi@middlesbrough. gov.uk should you require any further advice or
assistance with this or any other matter.

Yours sincerely

Janette Anderson
Freedom Of Information Officer

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Dear Nunn

REF NO: 1188.1 Local Government Ombudsman Complaints

I am writing to confirm that Middlesbrough Council has now completed its
search for the information you requested (below) on 14th January 2009 and
the information is provided as follows:

During the last five years how many times has the Local Government
Ombudsman (as a result of investigating a complaint against Middlesbrough
Council) brought to the attention of the council the fact that a member of
Middlesbrough Council staff had misled them, lied to them or done anything
else to hinder their investigation.

During the last five years no incidents have been brought to Middlesbrough
Councils' attention by the Local Government Ombudsman.

I they have what disciplinary action was taken against the individual(s)
concerned by the council.
Not applicable

If you have any queries about this letter, please do not hesitate to
contact me direct on (01642) 729696/729698 or email
[Middlesbrough Council request email]. Please remember to quote the reference number
shown above in any future communications.

If you are unhappy with the way your request has been handled you may ask
for an internal review. You should write to

Chris Davies,
Corporate Complaints Manager,
PO Box 99A,
Town Hall,
Middlesbrough,
TS1 2QQ.

If you are not content with the outcome of the internal review, you have
the right to apply directly to the Information Commissioner for an
independent review. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: -
Information Commissioner's Office,
Wycliffe House,
Water Lane,
Wilmslow,
Cheshire,
SK9 5AF
Yours sincerely

Sylvia Reynolds
Senior Resources Officer

Members Office
P.O. Box 99A
Town Hall
Middlesbrough
TS1 2QQ

Tel. 01642 729696

FAX. 01642 729882
Email: [Middlesbrough Council request email]

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