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
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council) brought to the attention of
the council the fact that a member of Blackburn with Darwen Borough
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 Trevor

Thank you for your requests for information in relation to ombudsman .
Your request was received on 7th January 2009 and I am dealing with it
under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

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Regards,

Kerri McFadden
Audit & Assurance Administrator
Audit & Assurance
Town Hall
King William Street
Blackburn
BB1 7DY

Mr Nunn,

With reference to your recent Freedom of Information request regarding
Local Government Ombudsman complaints within the Blackburn with Darwen
borough; I can confirm the Council has completed it's search for the
information. In response to your question:

There have been no times, in the last five years, where the LGO has
brought to the Council's attention the fact that a member of Council
staff had misled them, lied to them or done anything else to hinder
their investigation.

If you require anything further please contact me.

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Regards,

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Performance & Development Manager
Regeneration & Environment Department
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Town Hall, Blackburn
BB1 7DY
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